Data extraction from the Jeju Air black box continues, as officials examine factors contributing to the plane's crash. A national mourning period has been declared to honor the victims.**
Insights Emerge from Black Box Data of Jeju Air Crash**
Insights Emerge from Black Box Data of Jeju Air Crash**
Investigators make progress in understanding the tragic plane crash that took 179 lives near Muan.**
The South Korean transport ministry announced that investigators have successfully extracted data from one of the black boxes of the ill-fated Jeju Air flight that crashed on Sunday. The data downloaded from the cockpit voice recorder will soon undergo conversion into an audio file, but officials cautioned that accessing information from the second black box, the flight data recorder, poses challenges due to a missing critical component. Authorities remain hopeful that the analysis of both recorders will shed light on the pivotal moments leading to the disaster.
An alarming casualty count of 179 has emerged following the crash of a Boeing 737-800, which erupted in flames after failing to properly land at Muan International Airport. The aircraft was en route from Bangkok when it tragically collided with a wall at the runway's end. All individuals on board, apart from two crew members, have perished in what is recorded as the most catastrophic plane crash in South Korean history.
Joo Jong-wan, deputy minister for civil aviation, stated that discussions are underway to determine how best to retrieve data from the damaged flight data recorder. Investigators from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board have also joined the investigation. Preliminary evaluations of the crash point to potential contributing factors such as a bird strike or adverse weather conditions at the time.
Passengers aboard flight 7C2216 spanned ages from three to 78, with the majority falling within the 40-50 age range, as per Yonhap news agency reports. Among those lost were two Thai nationals, while other victims are believed to be South Korean citizens. Authorities worked for several days to identify the deceased, utilizing fingerprints and DNA, with saliva samples taken from family members due to the severity of the damage to the bodies.
Acting president Choi Sang-mok confirmed that all 179 victims have now been identified and a nationwide seven-day mourning period has been declared, resulting in cancelled or scaled down New Year celebrations as a sign of respect for the victims and their families. In response to the calamity, Jeju Air CEO Kim Yi-bae announced that the airline is working on providing emergency compensation to the victims’ families and will cover funeral expenses. Despite these efforts, it remains unclear what led to the tragic crash, as investigations continue.
An alarming casualty count of 179 has emerged following the crash of a Boeing 737-800, which erupted in flames after failing to properly land at Muan International Airport. The aircraft was en route from Bangkok when it tragically collided with a wall at the runway's end. All individuals on board, apart from two crew members, have perished in what is recorded as the most catastrophic plane crash in South Korean history.
Joo Jong-wan, deputy minister for civil aviation, stated that discussions are underway to determine how best to retrieve data from the damaged flight data recorder. Investigators from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board have also joined the investigation. Preliminary evaluations of the crash point to potential contributing factors such as a bird strike or adverse weather conditions at the time.
Passengers aboard flight 7C2216 spanned ages from three to 78, with the majority falling within the 40-50 age range, as per Yonhap news agency reports. Among those lost were two Thai nationals, while other victims are believed to be South Korean citizens. Authorities worked for several days to identify the deceased, utilizing fingerprints and DNA, with saliva samples taken from family members due to the severity of the damage to the bodies.
Acting president Choi Sang-mok confirmed that all 179 victims have now been identified and a nationwide seven-day mourning period has been declared, resulting in cancelled or scaled down New Year celebrations as a sign of respect for the victims and their families. In response to the calamity, Jeju Air CEO Kim Yi-bae announced that the airline is working on providing emergency compensation to the victims’ families and will cover funeral expenses. Despite these efforts, it remains unclear what led to the tragic crash, as investigations continue.
