The preliminary report on the tragic Jeju Air crash revealed that bird strikes contributed to the accident that resulted in 179 fatalities. Investigators found feathers and blood stains from Baikal teals in both engines and reported that air traffic controllers warned pilots about the bird threats shortly before the crash. Complicating the investigation, the aircraft's black boxes stopped recording just before the incident. Additionally, there are calls for improvements at Muan International Airport, particularly regarding the heavier concrete structure that failed to yield upon impact.
The preliminary accident report confirmed traces of bird strikes in the plane's engines, and the cause of the accident remains undetermined.
The samples were identified as belonging to Baikal teals, indicating the presence of migratory ducks contributed to the disaster.
Investigators indicated that air traffic controllers warned the pilots about possible bird strikes shortly before the aircraft issued a distress signal.
The plane's black boxes stopped recording approx. 4 minutes before the crash, complicating investigations into the incident.
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