Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 Disaster Investigated as Black Boxes Fail to Capture Final Moments
The analysis of black boxes from the Jeju Air crash reveals data loss, complicating investigations into South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster.
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Overview
The Jeju Air flight 7C2216 disaster on December 29, 2024, killed 179 people after the jet crash-landed at Muan International Airport. Investigations reveal that both the flight data and cockpit voice recorders stopped capturing data approximately four minutes before the crash following a bird strike. This has hindered the investigation's progress. Authorities are scrutinizing safety measures at Muan Airport and the localizer system's design, which impacted the crash's severity. The transport ministry has vowed to enhance airport safety while the investigation continues.
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