The investigation focuses on the airline and aircraft model involved. That means all Boeing B737-800 series aircraft of Korean airlines are within the scope of investigation, according to the newspaper. The Korea Times citing information from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of this country.
179 people died in the Jeju Air plane crash tragedy, Korea mourned
The above decision was made after the ill-fated flight’s landing gear malfunctioned, possibly due to a bird strike, along with suspicions of engine problems. The possibility of a technical problem became even more noticeable after a domestic flight of the same Boeing B737-800 series and also belonging to Jeju Air had to urgently return to Seoul yesterday because of an error in the landing gear.
“Korean airlines operate 101 aircraft of this model, and we plan to carry out special inspections (for all aircraft),” said Joo Jong-wan, head of the airline. aviation policy of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Remains of the plane wreckage in the accident at Muan airport
The Boeing B737-800 series is mainly used by domestic low-cost airlines, for example Jeju Air has 39 aircraft, followed by T’way Air (27), Jin Air (19), Eastar Jet (10). Jeju Air’s investigation is based on data showing that the airline has a higher aircraft utilization rate than other airlines.
Newspaper Hankook Ilbo Yesterday, industry sources revealed that the accident flight made a total of 8 takeoffs in one day, connecting the routes Muan and Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia), Nagasaki (Japan), Taipei (Taiwan). and Bangkok. However, maintenance time between flights is only minimal according to aviation safety regulations in Korea.
The investigation also includes the participation of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the aircraft and engine manufacturer. The Ministry also explained that Muan airport built a concrete wall at the end of the runway to serve as a sign for pilots to land in the dark or in bad weather. Sky radio quoted Mr. David Learmount, Britain’s leading aviation safety expert, as saying that the collision between the Jeju Air flight and the new concrete wall was “the moment that caused the tragedy”.
