South Korea initiates inspections on Boeing aircraft following recent plane crash disaster
The Boeing 737-800 jets, such as the one involved in the Jeju Air crash on Sunday, are commonly utilized by many of the nation’s budget airlines. Read Full Article at RT.com
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South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is preparing to carry out a special inspection of all Boeing 737-800 jets operated by the country’s airlines, according to a report from Yonhap news agency on Monday.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which was carrying 181 passengers from Bangkok, suffered a belly landing, skidded off the end of the runway, and exploded after hitting a wall at Muan International Airport, located about 290 kilometers southwest of Seoul. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of 179 lives, and the investigation is currently underway, with initial findings suggesting a malfunction in the landing gear. Two crew members survived and are receiving medical treatment for their injuries.
Boeing 737-800 aircraft are predominantly utilized by low-cost domestic airlines. Jeju Air operates 39 of these planes, while T’way Air, Jin Air, Eastar Jet, Air Incheon, and Korean Air collectively have an additional 62 in their fleets.
On Monday, reports emerged that another Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air had to return shortly after takeoff due to a similar landing gear issue.
Choi Sang-mok, South Korea’s acting President, has ordered an emergency safety inspection of the nation’s entire airline operation system “to prevent recurrence of aircraft accidents.” He emphasized the importance of transparency in the investigation, stating, “Even before the final results are out, we ask that officials transparently disclose the accident investigation process and promptly inform the bereaved families.” Choi highlighted that the primary focus was on identifying victims, supporting their families, and caring for the two survivors.
In previous coverage, local media indicated authorities believed that a flock of birds struck the airliner, leading to the landing gear malfunction. However, this theory was met with skepticism by aviation experts in an interview with Reuters.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which was carrying 181 passengers from Bangkok, suffered a belly landing, skidded off the end of the runway, and exploded after hitting a wall at Muan International Airport, located about 290 kilometers southwest of Seoul. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of 179 lives, and the investigation is currently underway, with initial findings suggesting a malfunction in the landing gear. Two crew members survived and are receiving medical treatment for their injuries.
Boeing 737-800 aircraft are predominantly utilized by low-cost domestic airlines. Jeju Air operates 39 of these planes, while T’way Air, Jin Air, Eastar Jet, Air Incheon, and Korean Air collectively have an additional 62 in their fleets.
On Monday, reports emerged that another Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air had to return shortly after takeoff due to a similar landing gear issue.
Choi Sang-mok, South Korea’s acting President, has ordered an emergency safety inspection of the nation’s entire airline operation system “to prevent recurrence of aircraft accidents.” He emphasized the importance of transparency in the investigation, stating, “Even before the final results are out, we ask that officials transparently disclose the accident investigation process and promptly inform the bereaved families.” Choi highlighted that the primary focus was on identifying victims, supporting their families, and caring for the two survivors.
In previous coverage, local media indicated authorities believed that a flock of birds struck the airliner, leading to the landing gear malfunction. However, this theory was met with skepticism by aviation experts in an interview with Reuters.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
