Jeju Air Crash Investigation: Black Boxes Stopped Recording Before Crash
Details of the Crash
Forensic experts and firefighters work at the site of a Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport, in southwestern South Korea. (EPA Images pic)
On December 29, a Jeju Air jet crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 people and injuring two crew members. The aircraft, Jeju Air 7C2216, was flying from Bangkok to Muan when it belly-landed and overshot the runway, exploding into flames after hitting an embankment.
Black Boxes Stopped Recording Before Crash
The flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Jeju Air jet stopped recording about four minutes before the airliner hit a concrete structure at South Korea’s Muan airport, the transport ministry said on Saturday. Authorities investigating the disaster plan to analyze what caused the “black boxes” to stop recording.
Analysis of Black Boxes
The voice recorder was initially analyzed in South Korea, and when data was found to be missing, it was sent to a US National Transportation Safety Board laboratory. The damaged flight data recorder was taken to the US for analysis in cooperation with the US safety regulator.
Pilot’s Final Moments
The pilots told air traffic control that the aircraft had suffered a bird strike and declared an emergency about four minutes before it crashed into the embankment, exploding in flames. Two injured crew members, sitting in the tail section, were rescued.
Causes of Crash Still Unknown
The causes of the crash are still unknown, and authorities are working to determine what caused the black boxes to stop recording. The investigation is ongoing, and it may take several months to determine the cause of the crash.
Conclusion
The Jeju Air crash is one of the worst aviation disasters in South Korean history, and the investigation is ongoing. The causes of the crash are still unknown, but authorities are working to determine what caused the black boxes to stop recording. The investigation is ongoing, and it may take several months to determine the cause of the crash.
FAQs
Q: What happened to the Jeju Air jet that crashed on December 29?
A: The aircraft, Jeju Air 7C2216, belly-landed and overshot the runway, exploding into flames after hitting an embankment.
Q: How many people were killed in the crash?
A: 179 people were killed in the crash.
Q: What caused the black boxes to stop recording?
A: The causes of the crash are still unknown, and authorities are working to determine what caused the black boxes to stop recording.
Q: When will the investigation be completed?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and it may take several months to determine the cause of the crash.