A report confirmed that bird feathers and bloodstains were found in both engines of the crash-landed Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 in South Korea. The aircraft, carrying 181 individuals, crashed during its approach on December 29, resulting in 179 fatalities. The analyzed samples were identified as Baikal Teals, a type of migratory duck. Alerts about potential bird strikes were issued to the pilots just before the crash, which was marked as South Korea's worst aviation disaster. The investigation will involve thorough examinations and analysis of the aircraft's systems and flight data.
The samples were sent to specialized organizations for DNA analysis, and a domestic organization identified them as belonging to Baikal Teals.
Data from the recorder shows that the air traffic control tower warned the pilots against potential bird strikes after giving it clearance to land.
Officials have yet to officially determine the cause of the crash.
The investigation will tear down the engines, examine components in depth, and analyze in-flight and air traffic control data.
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