The world came across one of its most horrific aviation accidents when a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 plane crashed at the Muan Airport in South Korea. The accident killed 179 of 181 passengers leaving only two flight attendants Lee and Kwon alive. Both the flight attendants sustained severe injuries and them being alive was a huge miracle. The plane failed to land on the airstrip on their second attempt and had also failed on the first time as well. The plane was hit with an underlying concrete barrier after which it caught fire and took the life of 179 people.
The USA government has a sent a team for investigation of the matter to South Korea. This includes the officials from the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board), which works with Boeing and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). The main agenda behind them visiting South Korea will be to assess the main cause of the accident. In the present time, the inquiry in the matter is still going on in which the team will investigate the malfunctioning of the landing gear, communications breakdown, and the potential influence of a bird strike alert.
The accident has sparked a debate regarding the safety regulations in South Korea which is why the country has called the team to investigate their Boeing 737-800 fleet. The officials are also examining the security at the Muan Airport concrete kerb and evaluating the alterations to avoid future accidents.
What Causes The Jeju Air Boeing Plane Crash?
The exact reason of the Jeju Air Boeing Plane Crash has still not been found and the initial reports have suggested there was a failure in the plane’s landing gear and there were also certain issues related to communication. A bird hitting the plane was also reported ahead of the clash.
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