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South Korea revealed the Preliminary report of the plane crash Boeing 737-800 of Jeju Air at Muan International Airport. Koreatimes photo
The Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Committee (Saudi) has released a preliminary report on the tragic crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 (Hl8088, B737-800) It happened 29 from December to 2024 At Muan International Airport (RKJB).
Preliminary Report of Juju Air accident
The world of aviation was shaken by tragic news last 29 from December to 2024: Jeju Air's 7c22216 flight, a Boeing 737-800, suffered an accident at Muan International Airport (RKJB), resulting in the loss of 179 lives. Following this unfortunate event, the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Committee (Saudi) has published a preliminary report that sheds light on the first findings of the investigation. In this article, We will analyze the key details of this report still in development, seeking to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic accident.
- Accident Number: Aar2404
- Date and time: Sunday, 29 from December to 2024, 09:03 (Local time, UTC+9)
- Location: Muan International Airport (RKJB)
- Operator: Jeju Air Co., Ltd
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-800
- Serial Number: 37541
- Registration: Hl8088
- Flight number: 7C2216 (BKK→MWX)
- Damage to the Aircraft: Destroyed
- Victims: 179 Deaths, 2 Serious injured
Summary of the flight
Flight 7C2216 took off from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (VTBS) In Thailand around 04:30 (local time) with 181 people on board (6 crew and 175 passengers). At 08:54:43, HL8088 established contact with the control tower of Muan International Airport, receiving clearance to land on the runway 01. At 08:57:50, the tower warned about the presence of birds.
Surprisingly, CVR and FDR recordings stopped 08:58:50.
few seconds later, at 08:58:56, HL8088 declared emergency (Mayday x 3) Due to an impact with birds during a motor and air maneuver (go-around). After flying over the left side of the track 01, The aircraft turned right and approached the runway 19 To land. The plane made a belly landing, No landing gear, went off the track and hit an embankment, catching fire.
The accident resulted in the death of 4 crew members and 175 passengers, with 2 crew members seriously injured.
Preliminary research findings
- HL8088 was a Boeing 737-800 originally delivered to Ryanair in 2009 and leased by Jeju Air since 2017.
- After the impact, a fire and partial explosion occurred. The engines were buried in the embankment and the forward fuselage was scattered among 30 and 200 meters.
- FDR and CVR recordings stopped at 08:58:50, four minutes before impact (09:02:57). At the time of arrest, the aircraft was flying at 161 knots and 498 feet of altitude.
- Bird remains found in both engines, identified as white-tailed deer (Baikal Teals) duck family, after DNA analysis.
- Weather conditions were favorable at the time of the accident..
Future research plan
The ARAIB will continue the investigation with the support of the NTSB (EU) and the BEA (France), and given the impossibility of having a complete recording of the black boxes, It will be a longer and more complex process than expected.. For it, The entity reported that it will follow the following process:
- Disassembly and exhaustive examination of the engines.
- CVR analysis, FDR and air traffic control data.
- Embankment investigation, locators and evidence of impact with birds.
- The objective is to determine the precise cause of the accident and issue safety recommendations..
Note: This is a preliminary report, subject to changes and possible errors. A final report will be published once the investigation is completed.
This post seeks to inform the aeronautical community in a concise and professional manner about the preliminary details of the accident.. It is recommended to consult official sources for updated information.
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