South Korea's Government to Complete Full Cockpit Transcript from Jeju Air Crash
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Seoul, January 4 (NationPress) South Korean authorities are preparing to finalize the compilation of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) transcript retrieved from the wreckage of the unfortunate Jeju Air flight, as stated by the transport ministry on Saturday.
The Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board, part of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, is anticipated to complete the full transcript on Saturday as part of their investigation into the crash that occurred at Muan International Airport last Sunday, which resulted in the death of all but two individuals among the 181 passengers and crew.
This recording may provide crucial insights into the final moments leading up to the crash, although the ministry will withhold its release until the investigation concludes.
Meanwhile, the flight data recorder (FDR) is being prepared for transportation to the United States for further analysis, as reported by Yonhap news agency.
The Jeju Air aircraft, traveling from Bangkok to Muan, belly-landed after a mayday call and subsequently collided with a concrete barrier at the runway's end, igniting a fire.
Authorities from both South Korea and the United States, including representatives from the aircraft's manufacturer Boeing, are collaborating to uncover the root cause of the incident. Initial speculations have suggested possibilities such as a bird strike, malfunctioning landing gear, and the concrete barrier.
The tragic incident at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province resulted in the loss of life for all but two of the passengers and crew aboard.
Out of the deceased, 103 bodies have been returned to their families, while the others remain at a temporary morgue pending identification and transfer, according to the Ministry of Interior and Safety.
On Friday, investigators successfully retrieved the aircraft's engine from the site of the Jeju Air disaster as they continue to focus on identifying the cause of the crash.
Efforts are also underway to recover the tail section of the plane. The recovery operation was briefly suspended after traces of blood were found within the fuselage.
Officials aim to determine whether the blood is from a passenger or an animal, possibly a bird, through thorough forensic examination.
