In a recent tragic event, a plane crash involving Jeju Air claimed the lives of 179 individuals. The incident led to the agreement between South Korea’s political parties to establish a joint task force to investigate the crash. The transport minister expressed his intention to resign in response to the tragedy. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft crashed during its flight from Thailand to Muan, South Korea, resulting in a fiery explosion upon impact with a concrete barrier. The exact cause of the crash is still being investigated.
Following political unrest and the declaration of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol, the decision to form a joint parliamentary task force was made. The task force aims to delve into the crash’s causes and provide support to the victims’ families. The task force will consist of members from both ruling and opposition parties, with Minister Park Sang-woo considering his resignation due to the heavy responsibility as the aviation safety overseer.
The crash investigation has led to the identification of potential factors such as a bird strike, landing gear issues, and the runway barrier. Feathers found in one of the recovered engines indicated a possible bird strike, but further investigations are required to determine the extent of the damage caused. Authorities have conducted raids at various locations related to the airline and restricted the CEO’s travel. Jeju Air has announced flight reductions to prioritize operational safety in the wake of the incident.