South Korea probes deadly Jeju Air crash

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Korea to Change Airport Design After Deadly Jeju Air Crash
South Korea will extend runway safety areas and redesign infrastructure after the crash of a Jeju Air Co. flight last month that killed almost everyone on board, sparking criticism that the design of the airport might have exacerbated the accident.
South Korea to release preliminary report of Jeju Air crash by Monday (Jan 27)
South Korea will release by Monday a preliminary report on last month's Jeju Air plane crash that killed 179 people, the deadliest air disaster on the nation's soil, the transport ministry said on Saturday.
South Korea probes deadly Jeju Air crash after bird strike
The South Korean Ministry of Transport announced that it will release a preliminary report on the Jeju Air plane crash by Monday. The accident claimed the lives of 179 people, with two miraculously surviving.
Final 4 minutes of recordings on Jeju Air flight missing, preliminary report says
The preliminary report was released by the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board on Monday in South Korea.
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South Korea to tighten regulation of low-cost carrier following Jeju Air crash
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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.