After the tragic crash of a Jeju Air flight that resulted in 179 fatalities, investigators have extracted data from one black box while working to recover critical information from a second, amid an ongoing investigation into the incident's causes.
Investigators Extract Key Data from Jeju Air Plane's Black Box Following Fatal Crash
Investigators Extract Key Data from Jeju Air Plane's Black Box Following Fatal Crash
The South Korean transport ministry announces the extraction of data from the cockpit voice recorder of the Jeju Air plane that crashed, as the investigation into the deadly incident continues.
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Investigators have successfully extracted essential data from the cockpit voice recorder of the ill-fated Jeju Air plane that crashed on Sunday, according to South Korea's transport ministry. They are now in the process of converting this data into an audio file to analyze the final moments leading up to the tragedy. Meanwhile, efforts to retrieve data from the second black box, the flight data recorder, are proving challenging due to the absence of a crucial connector component.
The plane, a Boeing 737-800, met a catastrophic end as it crashed into a structure at Muan International Airport after flying in from Bangkok, claiming the lives of 179 individuals, with only two crew members surviving. Deputy Minister for Civil Aviation Joo Jong-wan indicated that investigators are currently deliberating on methods to access the flight data recorder data. In the wake of the disaster, officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board have joined the investigation team in Muan.
Speculation about potential factors contributing to the crash, including a bird strike or adverse weather conditions, has arisen amid the ongoing inquiry. Among the deceased on flight 7C2216 were numerous South Koreans, with the ages of passengers ranging from three to 78 years. Identification of the victims posed significant challenges due to the condition of the remains, although acting president Choi Sang-mok announced that all victims have now been identified.
In response to the tragedy, the nation is in a state of mourning, with many New Year's Day celebrations being either canceled or significantly scaled down in respect for the victims and their families. Jeju Air's CEO Kim Yi-bae has stated that the airline is preparing compensation for the grieving families and will cover funeral expenses. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to gather evidence and insights into what caused this disastrous event.
Investigators have successfully extracted essential data from the cockpit voice recorder of the ill-fated Jeju Air plane that crashed on Sunday, according to South Korea's transport ministry. They are now in the process of converting this data into an audio file to analyze the final moments leading up to the tragedy. Meanwhile, efforts to retrieve data from the second black box, the flight data recorder, are proving challenging due to the absence of a crucial connector component.
The plane, a Boeing 737-800, met a catastrophic end as it crashed into a structure at Muan International Airport after flying in from Bangkok, claiming the lives of 179 individuals, with only two crew members surviving. Deputy Minister for Civil Aviation Joo Jong-wan indicated that investigators are currently deliberating on methods to access the flight data recorder data. In the wake of the disaster, officials from the US National Transportation Safety Board have joined the investigation team in Muan.
Speculation about potential factors contributing to the crash, including a bird strike or adverse weather conditions, has arisen amid the ongoing inquiry. Among the deceased on flight 7C2216 were numerous South Koreans, with the ages of passengers ranging from three to 78 years. Identification of the victims posed significant challenges due to the condition of the remains, although acting president Choi Sang-mok announced that all victims have now been identified.
In response to the tragedy, the nation is in a state of mourning, with many New Year's Day celebrations being either canceled or significantly scaled down in respect for the victims and their families. Jeju Air's CEO Kim Yi-bae has stated that the airline is preparing compensation for the grieving families and will cover funeral expenses. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to gather evidence and insights into what caused this disastrous event.
