Experts doubt bird strike was cause of fatal S. Korean plane crash, raising concerns

From Investing.com: 2024-12-29 06:15:35

Experts are questioning initial reports of a bird strike bringing down Jeju Air flight 7C2216 in South Korea. The absence of landing gear, timing of the belly-landing, and a brick wall at the end of the runway raised concerns. Investigations are ongoing into the crash that killed almost all 181 people on board. Flight data and cockpit voice recorders have been found, providing crucial information for analysis. Control tower issued a bird strike warning, but it’s unclear if the aircraft hit any birds. Experts find it unlikely for a bird strike to cause landing gear malfunction or shut down engines immediately. Fire and emergency services were not prepared for a belly-landing, suggesting it was unplanned. The plane did not decelerate after hitting the runway, leaving questions about the sequence of events. Typically, a belly landing should result in a bumpy ride but with minimal fuel and fire tenders ready, it should end up being manageable.



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