In South Korea, the investigation into the cause of the Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash continues, with investigators working to convert audio from the cockpit voice recorder into text.
“The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) recording is expected to be completed today, and the flight data recorder (FDR) is being prepared for transportation to the United States for analysis,” South Korea’s Ministry of Land Affairs said in a statement. statement.
Cause of crash still unknown
This record describes what happened in the moments leading up to the crash when a Boeing 737-800 crashed onto its stomach into a wall at Muan International Airport, killing all but two of the 181 people on board. may provide more evidence as to whether
The exact cause of the crash is not yet known, but investigators believe there may have been a bird strike, a defective landing gear, or a problem with the runway barrier.
Investigators have been investigating the crash site in South Korea’s Jeollanam province this week, and on Friday they were able to lift part of the plane’s fuselage.
One of the plane’s two engines has been recovered, and investigators plan to recover the other on Saturday.
South Korean police announced that Jeju Air CEO Kim Ae-be has been banned from leaving the country while the investigation continues.
kb/wd (AFP, Reuters)
