Probe launched into Jeju Air tragedy: Search at Muan airport
South Korean police have initiated a search at Muan Airport following the Jeju Air plane crash, which resulted in the deaths of 179 people. The airline's offices and the regional aviation authority are being searched.
South Korean police aim to determine the causes of the tragic outcome of the Boeing 737-800 flight at Muan International Airport. The Jeju Air plane crashed on Sunday. Of the 181 people on board, 179 were killed.
Officers are searching the airline's offices and the regional aviation authority to ascertain the cause of the tragedy. The police plan to confiscate documents and materials related to the Boeing 737-800 flights and maintenance.
Crash in Muan. authorities have entered airport offices
The police intend to swiftly and comprehensively determine the causes of the accident and identify those responsible. The statement emphasised that actions are in accordance with the law.
The crash was the result of a collision with a concrete wall. The pilots had previously reported a bird strike, which might have damaged the landing gear.
Experts are analysing the black boxes to understand the causes of the tragedy. Korean authorities have requested assistance from specialists in the USA. The B737-800 model involved in both situations constitutes the majority of the airline's fleet.
As a precautionary measure, thorough inspections of all Boeing 737 planes in the country have begun. A few days before the crash, the same Jeju Air plane had to turn back due to a landing gear malfunction similar to the one that caused the accident in Muan.
