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Jeju Air Crash Black Box Data Missing

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jan 11, 2025 · Last updated Jan 12, 2025

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The crash of the Jeju Air flight, the deadliest in South Korea since 1997, will negatively impact the stock price and reputation of Jeju Air due to the loss of life and operational disruptions. The incident may also lead to increased scrutiny and potential regulatory changes for the aviation industry in South Korea, affecting other airlines and airport operators like South Korea — Muan International Airport.

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A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 jet, flight 7C2216, crashed on December 29 at South Korea — Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 people. The aircraft, which departed from Bangkok, belly-landed, overshot the runway, and exploded into flames after hitting a concrete embankment. Investigators from South Korea's transport ministry, with assistance from the United States — National Transportation Safety Board, discovered that the flight data and cockpit voice recorders (black boxes) stopped recording approximately four minutes before the crash. This unexpected loss of crucial data has raised questions about a potential complete power failure on the aircraft. The investigation is also examining factors such as a reported bird strike, the aircraft's failure to deploy landing gear, and the design and proximity of the concrete embankment to the runway.

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Jeju Air operated the Boeing 737-800 jet that crashed, resulting in 179 fatalities and significant damage to its reputation and operations. The incident is the deadliest aviation disaster on South Korean soil since 1997.
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South Korea — Muan International Airport was the destination of the crashed Jeju Air flight. The investigation is scrutinizing the airport's infrastructure, specifically the concrete embankment near the runway, which contributed to the severity of the crash.
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The crashed aircraft was a Boeing 737-800, a model manufactured by Boeing. The incident raises concerns about the aircraft's systems, particularly the power supply to the black boxes and potential hydraulic or engine failures.
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Sim Jae-dong, a former transport ministry accident investigator, provided expert commentary on the unusual loss of black box data, suggesting a rare complete power cut.
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John Cox, a retired airline pilot and CEO of Safety Operating Systems, offered insights into potential causes of the crash, such as hydraulic failure or lack of time for pilots to deploy landing gear, based on video evidence.
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Thailand was the departure country for the Jeju Air flight, with two Thai nationals among the victims.
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