US investigators arrive to investigate the cause of the Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 People in South Korea

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South Korea is burdened with the deadliest air accident, a 737-800 plane crashed at Muan Airport, killing 179 people .US investigators arrive to investigate the cause of the Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people in South Korea .The accident occurred on December 29, 2024, during which the plane carrying 181 passengers attempted to land. The plane overshot the runway, hit a concrete barrier and caught fire. Only two flight attendants, Lee and Kwon, survived.

The US government has sent a team of National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials to South Korea to help assess the cause of the accident. The NTSB is analyzing flight data and cockpit recordings in conjunction with Boeing and the administration (FAA). To date, the investigation is ongoing, as well as a review of possible technical defects such as landing gear malfunction, communication breakdown, and possible impact.

The crash has raised questions about safety regulations, so South Korea's transport agency has called for an inspection of its Boeing 737-800 fleet. Muan Airport is checking the safety of its concrete sides and evaluating future deflections to avoid disasters.

Koreans are mourning, with the government declaring a seven-day national mourning. Victims' families have not yet been able to meet the remains of their loved ones, urging prompt additional aid.

FAQ:

Who is investigating the Jeju Air Boeing plane crash?
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Boeing are sending teams to help South Korean authorities.