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Investigation Underway After Jeju Air Crash Claims 179 Lives

A Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport raises questions about safety protocols and aircraft performance, with investigations focusing on potential bird strikes and technical failures.

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On December 30, 2024, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan International Airport resulted in the deaths of 179 of the 181 people on board. The flight, 7C2216, attempted a belly landing without deploying landing gear, subsequently bursting into flames. Investigators are examining the potential causes, including bird strikes disabling engines and possible pilot errors in emergency response protocols. The acting President of South Korea ordered urgent inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft and the U.S. NTSB is leading the investigation, focusing on flight data and cockpit voice recordings to understand the sequence of events.

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