Investigation into South Korean Boeing crash focused on bird strike, landing gear failure By Investing.com
Investing.com — The investigation into South Korea’s worst civil aviation accident is focused on a potential bird strike and an unusual landing gear malfunction. The following were involved in the accident that happened on Sunday morning: Boeing Co (NYSE:). 737-800 aircraft operated by Jeju Air Co. and which resulted in the death of 179 of the 181 passengers. The only survivors were the two flight attendants.
The plane crashed at Muan International Airport, sliding down the runway on its belly before crashing into a wall and bursting into flames. Despite the extensive damage to the plane, investigators have valuable information that can help reconstruct the events. This includes two flight recorders that were recovered from the wreckage. However, the flight data device is corrupted and may require additional time for analysis.
Video footage of the plane on approach shows one engine apparently on fire. Other videos show the plane gliding along the runway at high speed, appearing largely intact, before finally crashing into an embankment.
Investigators will also examine other factors, such as the flight crew’s adherence to safety protocols, the airport’s measures to prevent bird strikes and whether the plane’s power system was turned off before the crash. This was shared by transport ministry officials at a briefing on Monday.
The inquest will also consider the role of the localizer, an instrument designed to guide aircraft landing, in the crash.
Authorities are open to different possible scenarios as they prepare to open the two recorders and begin a joint investigation with officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board, who are expected to arrive in South Korea tonight.
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