Bird feathers and blood found in two engines of Boeing jet that crashed in South Korea – source Reuters

SEOUL (Reuters) – Investigators found bird feathers and blood in two engines of a Boeing (NYSE: ) jet that crashed in South Korea on December 29, a person familiar with the investigation told Reuters on Friday.

Jeju Air 7C2216, which took off from the Thai capital of Bangkok to Muan County in southwestern South Korea, landed on its belly and overran the regional airport’s runway on Dec. 29, exploding into flames after hitting an embankment.

A total of 179 people died in the worst air crash on South Korean soil.

Investigators said earlier this month that feathers were found on one of the engines recovered from the crash site, adding that video footage showed a bird striking the engine.

South Korea’s transport ministry declined to comment.