Jeju Air Plane Crash Investigation Underway

The recent crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 in South Korea has resulted in 179 fatalities, marking the deadliest aviation disaster in the country's history. Investigators have recovered one black box, while the damaged flight data recorder is set to be sent to the U.S. for analysis, as initial data from the cockpit voice recorder has been extracted successfully. Preliminary findings suggest a landing gear failure, potentially caused by a bird strike, was to blame, with concerns raised regarding the impact of the concrete wall at the runway's end. In the aftermath, over 60,000 flight reservations have been canceled, reflecting a significant decline in traveler confidence and air safety concerns. The South Korean government has also initiated safety inspections on all 101 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the country. The investigation is being supported by a team from Boeing and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.