What Happened in the Final 4 Minutes? Authorities Claim Jeju Air’s ‘Black Box’ Data Missing
Critical flight data vanished just minutes before the deadly Jeju Air crash—and investigators are left with more questions than answers. 🌐 #News #Airlines #Accidents #Travel
ST. PAUL, MN – A chilling twist in the investigation into the Jeju Air crash that claimed 179 lives has left authorities baffled. Key data from the flight’s black boxes, including both the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, abruptly stops about four minutes before the tragic crash. This discovery has raised new questions about what went wrong in the final moments of Flight 7C2216, which crashed at Muan airport in South Korea on December 29.
Critical Moments of the Flight’s Final Seconds
Flight 7C2216, en route from Bangkok to Muan, declared an emergency after experiencing a bird strike, just minutes before it crashed into an embankment. Air traffic control had already cautioned the pilots about bird activity, but the situation quickly worsened.
The pilots began a go-around after aborting their landing attempt, but the Boeing 737-800 did not fully complete the maneuver. Instead, it took a sharp turn, approaching the airport from the opposite direction, and crash-landed without landing gear.
The plane exploded upon impact with the embankment. Though two crew members were injured, they were rescued from the tail section of the plane.
Investigation Into the Missing Data and the Cause of the Crash
As authorities work to piece together what led to the deadly crash, one major piece of the puzzle is still missing.
Investigators are focused on why the black boxes stopped recording during the final moments before the plane hit the ground.
This is an unusual occurrence, as it suggests a complete power failure, including backup systems, which is rare. While much of the data is lost, other available information will be used in the investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
The voice recorder, initially analyzed in South Korea, was later sent to the United States for further examination by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Meanwhile, the damaged flight data recorder was also sent to the U.S. for analysis, working in cooperation with American safety officials.
Families Demand Independent Experts as Investigation Continues
The investigation has not been without controversy. Some victims’ families have called for a more transparent inquiry, expressing concerns about the South Korean transport ministry’s role in leading the probe. They argue for the inclusion of independent experts, including those recommended by the families themselves, to ensure a thorough investigation.
At the same time, investigators are also looking into the design of the embankment, which was built near the runway to support a navigation system. The rigid material of the embankment, as well as its proximity to the runway’s end, are now being scrutinized as part of the investigation into the crash’s cause.
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