Missing Component Delays South Korea Plane Crash Probe
The missing part in flight data recorder delays probe into South Korea’s deadliest plane crash, killing 179.
FDR’s Missing Connector
A crucial connector is missing from the flight data recorder (FDR) that may slow down the investigation into the deadly South Korean plane crash, which claimed the lives of 179 people. Authorities revealed that the FDR lost the connector that links its data storage unit to the power storage unit.
The FDR was one of two black boxes recovered from the wreckage of a Jeju Air Co. plane that exploded at Muan International Airport. This missing component could delay the investigation into the cause of the crash.
Data Restoration Efforts
Deputy Minister for Civil Aviation, Joo Jong-wan, stated that specialists are attempting to restore the data from the recorder, but no specific timeline has been given for when this will happen. The ministry is dedicated to resolving the issue as soon as possible.
In addition to the FDR, the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) has been secured, and the investigation team will begin reviewing both devices starting on December 31, with cooperation from US aviation authorities and Boeing officials.
Bird Strike Suspected
Authorities suspect that bird strikes may have been a contributing factor to the crash. The control tower issued a bird-strike warning just two minutes before the pilot declared an emergency. The plane crashed into a wall shortly after.
The investigation also includes interviews with control tower staff and a review of why the landing gears failed. The involvement of the localizer system in the crash is also under scrutiny.
