The possibility has to be considered seriously that the CVR was stolen from the area, as were several other parts, [e.g.], the left-hand steering wheel." The DFDR was heavily damaged by the crash impact and post-crash fire, the report said. Nevertheless, the DFDR tape was recovered. "The tape itself was found broken at four places, where it was not wound on the reels. The tape exhibited cracks, discoloration and contamination, particularly at the section that contained the information of the last two and a half minutes of the flight. A small amount of water was also found in the crash-protection unit of the recorder. Notwithstanding the damage, a readout was accomplished on some parameters.