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South Korea Launches Nationwide Inspection of Boeing 737-800 Fleet Following Deadly Plane Crash

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Dec 30, 2024 8:59 PM
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South Korea is doing more safety checks on its Boeing 737-800 fleet after 179 people died in a terrible plane crash on Sunday. In response to growing public worry, Acting President Choi Sang-mok ordered an emergency review of aviation systems to make sure that similar problems don't happen again. This showed how committed the country is to aviation safety.

Before it crashed, the unfortunate Jeju Air flight had a lot of problems, such as a bird strike warning and problems with its landing gear on its second try at Muan International Airport. The plane went too far off the runway, hit a concrete fence, and caught fire. Experts are looking at flight data and videos from the cockpit to figure out what went wrong.

According to the investigations, there may have been problems with the hydraulics and contact between the pilot and air traffic control during the go-around. Video footage shows that the plane did not lower its flaps or slats, which are necessary for slowing down. This raises more questions about the plane's mechanical integrity.

The Transport Ministry said that all 101 Boeing 737-800 planes used by South Korean companies would be inspected right away. U.S. and Boeing officials are now part of the investigation. The authorities are also looking into whether the concrete blocks and other safety features at the airport made the crash worse.

The crash on Sunday was South Korea's deadliest aviation accident since 1997, and it happened during a time of national grief. People are paying more attention to the government's disaster reaction skills because of the political instability caused by the impeachments of President Yoon Suk Yeol and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.

Families of the victims are asking that the bodies be identified and returned quickly. This shows how emotionally devastating the tragedy was. The crash brings up essential questions about aviation safety and the government's ability to handle problems at a time when the country is still grieving.

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