The authorities are focusing on a possible bird strike coupled with the functioning of the localizer landing guidance structure.
The South Korea n authorities have released a preliminary report concerning the Jeju Air accident. The incident on December 29, categorized as the most lethal aviation incident for South Korea , is still under investigation, and authorities are focusing on a possible bird strike coupled with the functioning of the localizer landing guidance structure.“These all-out investigation activities aim to determine the accurate cause of the accident,” the report said.
Both engines were buried in the embankment’s soil mound, and the fore fuselage scattered up to 30-200 meters from the embankment,” notes the South China Morning Post.Ongoing investigations and key questionsThe report pinpointed troubling gaps in data recording. The flight event recorders ceased activity at the same time, close to when the Mayday call was made. At this point, the plane was at 498 feet, flying at 185 mph.
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