Mourning in Muan: South Korea probes deadly plane crash
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 want 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. 179 of the 181 people on board were killed.
Officers are searching the airline's offices and the regional aviation authority to determine the cause of the tragedy. The police want 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 quickly and thoroughly determine the causes of the accident and those responsible. The statement emphasized that actions are under the law.
The crash was the result of a collision with a concrete wall. The pilots had earlier reported a bird strike, which might have damaged the landing gear.
Experts are analyzing the black boxes to understand the causes of the tragedy. Korean authorities have requested assistance from specialists in the United States. The B737-800 model involved in both situations constitutes the majority of the airline's fleet.
As a precautionary measure, detailed 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.
