Following a fatal crash, South Korea's acting president has instructed authorities to conduct an emergency review of the country's aircraft operation systems. The Boeing 737-800 plane, operated by Jeju Air, crashed during a landing attempt, prompting a national outpouring of sympathy. The incident raises concerns about aviation safety in South Korea amidst a political crisis caused by the recent impeachments of President Yoon Suk Yeol and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.
South Korea 's acting president told authorities to conduct an emergency review of the country's aircraft operation systems.Sunday's crash, the country’s worst aviation disaster in decades, triggered an outpouring of national sympathy.
Joo said the ministry has determined that similar concrete structures are in other domestic airports, including in Jeju Island and the southern cities of Yeosu and Pohang, as well as airports in the United States, Spain and South Africa. Other observers said the videos showed the plane was suffering from suspected engine trouble but the landing gear malfunction was likely a direct reason for the crash. They said there wouldn't likely be a link between the landing gear problem and the suspected engine issue.
Ministry officials said Monday the plane’s flight data and cockpit audio recorders were moved to a research center at Gimpo airport ahead of their analysis. Ministry officials earlier said it would take months to complete the investigation of the crash. The Transport Ministry said authorities have identified 146 bodies and are collecting DNA and fingerprint samples from the other 33.
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