Bird feathers found in engines of crashed Jeju Air jet
The feathers and blood stains on both engines of the Jeju Air plane were from the Baikal teal, a type of migratory duck that files in large flocks, according to a preliminary investigation report published on Monday.
Duck DNA in both engines of Jeju Air plane that crashed, report says
By Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -Both engines of the Jeju Air plane that crashed last month contained duck remains, according to a preliminary report on Monday, with authorities still trying to determine what caused the deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil.
South Korea wraps up investigation into Jeju Air crash
South Korean authorities concluded search and recovery operations and an investigation into the Dec. 29 crash of a Jeju Air plane that killed 179 people. The Korea JoongAng Daily said Sunday that the families of the victims agreed to end the investigation after authorities disclosed details about bird strikes linked to the crash.
Jeju Air crash report notes ‘feathers and bird blood stains’ in plane’s engines
A preliminary accident report submitted to the UN on Monday said the investigation into South Korea’s deadliest air disaster was ongoing.
South Korea reports initial findings of Jeju Air crash to ICAO, U.S. and Thailand
South Korea's authorities investigating last month's Jeju Air plane crash have submitted a preliminary accident report to the U.N. aviation agency and to the authorities of the United States, France and Thailand,
Tragic Jeju Air Crash: Duck Remains Found in Engines
The Jeju Air plane crash last month involved bird remains in its engines, a new report reveals. Both engines of the Boeing 737-800 had DNA from Baikal Teals, ducks known for wintering in South Korea.
Investigators find duck DNA in both engines of doomed Jeju Air jet
The preliminary crash report offers no insight into why the aircraft’s black boxes suddenly stopped working just before the distress call.
South Korea to Overhaul Runway Safety After Jeju Air Crash
The nation’s transport ministry reviewed structures near airport runways after the deadly crash of a Jeju Air flight late last month.
Fatal Bird Strike: The Jeju Air Tragedy
South Korean authorities have submitted a preliminary report on last month's fatal Jeju Air crash to the International Civil Aviation Organization. The ongoing investigation focuses on a 'bird impact' as well as examining the aircraft's engines and landing systems.
South Korea to tighten regulation of low-cost carrier following Jeju Air crash
South Korea plans to enhance its regulation of domestic low-cost carriers and impose strict penalties on those that do not comply with new safety standards, Yonhap News Agency reported. On Park Sang-woo,
South Korea’s Preliminary Jeju Air Crash Report Focuses on Bird Strike
South Korea released a preliminary report into last month’s deadly Jeju Air Co. crash that offers more detail on the role of bird strikes in the disaster, while still leaving crucial questions unanswered.
Duck DNA reportedly found in engine of Jeju Air plane after crash
The six-page report, released by South Korean authorities on Monday, a month after the crash, said both engines of the Boeing ...
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Jeju Air plane received bird activity warning before black box stopped
The ill-fated Jeju Airplane in last month's deadly crash received a warning from air traffic control about bird activity just ...
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Jeju 737 crash inquiry identifies bird debris in both engines as it prepares to release initial findings
Korean investigators have confirmed that evidence of bird-strike was found in both engines of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 ...