In a harrowing turn of events, South Korean authorities are intensifying their investigation into the catastrophic crash of a Jeju Air passenger jet that claimed the lives of 179 people on Sunday. The jet, a Boeing 737-800, tragically belly-landed at Muan International Airport, igniting a national outcry and prompting immediate action from the acting President.
On Thursday, police conducted raids at Jeju Air and Muan International Airport, signaling a serious commitment to uncover the circumstances surrounding the disaster. A spokesperson for Jeju Air confirmed that the airline is closely monitoring the situation as the investigation unfolds.
Acting President Choi Sang-mok emphasized the pressing need for a comprehensive inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft currently in operation within South Korea. “If any issues are found during a special inspection, immediate action must be taken,” he declared, underscoring the gravity of public concern surrounding the aircraft model involved in the tragedy.
Crucial data from the cockpit voice recorder of flight 7C2216 is expected to be converted to audio format by Friday, offering potential insights into the final moments of the ill-fated flight. The crash resulted in the loss of 175 passengers and four crew members, with only two crew members near the tail surviving the harrowing incident.
Choi urged the transport ministry and relevant organizations to conduct a meticulous examination of operational maintenance, training, and educational practices to prevent future occurrences. Experts have raised critical questions about the embankment designed to support navigation equipment, which may have been positioned alarmingly close to the runway’s end.
The flight data recorder, although damaged, is being transported to the United States for analysis in collaboration with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Investigators from the NTSB, the Federal Aviation Administration, and Boeing have arrived in South Korea to assist in unraveling the details of this nation’s worst air disaster.
As the investigation deepens, President Choi has called for unwavering support for the families of the victims, while also urging law enforcement to address the spread of malicious and misleading information on social media regarding the tragedy. The nation stands in mourning, searching for answers amidst the ashes of a devastating accident.
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