A Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air crashed in South Korea, killing 179 of the 181 passengers, marking the worst disaster for a South Korean airline in nearly 30 years.
Investigations are underway regarding the crash, focusing on possible malfunction of landing gear, bird strikes, or adverse weather conditions. The black boxes were recovered to assist in determining the cause.
The Muan airport warned pilots about the possibility of a bird strike during the landing process, which raises questions about the circumstances leading up to the mayday alert issued by the plane.
The incident poses a significant challenge for Choi Sang-mok, South Korea's new acting president, who assumed office recently amid a political transition following the impeachment of his predecessor.
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