PulseNets Exclusive: Investigators Lift Wreckage of Jeju Air Crash
South Korean authorities, on Friday, began recovering the wreckage of the Jeju Air plane that crashed earlier this week, claiming 179 lives.
PulseNets learnt that the ill-fated flight was carrying 181 passengers and crew from Thailand to South Korea on Sunday. The aircraft issued a mayday call before attempting a belly landing, which resulted in a collision with a barrier at the runway’s end, leaving only two flight attendants as survivors.
The exact cause of the tragic accident remains undetermined, but investigators have pointed to several potential factors. PulseNets reported that a bird strike, malfunctioning landing gear, and an installation located at the end of the runway are under scrutiny as possible causes.
Using a towering yellow crane, investigators started lifting charred sections of the plane’s wreckage on Friday.
Na Won-ho, head of investigations at South Jeolla Provincial Police, told PulseNets during a press conference held at Muan International Airport, the crash site, “Today, we will lift the tail section of the plane. We expect there may be remains found in that section.
“For all that to be complete and to have the results, we must wait until tomorrow,” he added.
All 179 victims have been identified, with some of the bodies already released to families for funeral arrangements.
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However, PulseNets learnt that due to the severity of the crash, some bodies suffered significant damage, complicating the process. Officials explained that investigators are meticulously piecing together remains while ensuring the preservation of critical evidence from the crash site.
Stay tuned to PulseNets for further updates as the investigation unfolds.
