Jeju Air Crash Probe Focuses On Engine Damage

Jeju Air Crash Probe Focuses On Engine Damage After Bird Strike
Pilots’ actions after the bird strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.
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.
Jeju Air crash report notes ‘feathers and bird blood stains’ in plane’s engines
A preliminary accident report into South Korea’s deadliest air disaster was submitted to the United Nations’ aviation agency on Monday.
Report: Preliminary report of Jeju Air crash shows black box stopped recording 2km before runway
South Korean authorities investigating the tragic Jeju Air crash last month released a preliminary accident report Monday, revealing that the aircraft’s black box stopped recording approximately two kilometres (km) before the plane approached the runway.
South Korea reports initial findings of Jeju Air crash
The investigation into the deadliest air disaster on the country's soil remains ongoing, focusing on the role of bird strike and involving an analysis of the engines and the "localizer" landing guidance structure.
‘Feathers and bird blood stains’ noted in Jeju Air crash initial report
A preliminary accident report submitted to the UN on Monday said the investigation into South Korea’s deadliest air disaster was ongoing.
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.
South Korea to release preliminary report of Jeju Air crash by Monday
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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’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 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 ...
Jeju Air crash: South Korea tells budget airlines to cut flight hours, hire more staff
The transport ministry instructed nine low-cost carriers to improve safety standards and avoid prioritising cost-cutting.