A preliminary report on the Jeju Air crash revealed duck remains in both engines, though the cause of the deadliest air disaster in South Korean history remains undetermined. The Boeing 737-800 belly-landed after a reported bird strike, with flight recorders ceasing operation four minutes prior to the emergency declaration. The investigation will analyze engine components, flight data, and the impact site, including the localizer embankment that likely exacerbated casualties. The report, shared internationally, is part of an ongoing investigation aiming to determine the accident’s cause.
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Following Sunday’s deadly Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan International Airport, another Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 experienced a landing gear malfunction, forcing it to return to Gimpo International Airport. The aircraft, carrying 161 passengers, landed safely after a reported malfunction shortly after takeoff. Passengers were transferred to a different plane and continued their journey to Jeju Island. The Sunday crash, involving a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, resulted in 179 fatalities, with initial investigations pointing to a potential landing gear malfunction possibly caused by a bird strike.
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As I sit here at a Southwest gate in Denver, waiting to board my flight, the news of a Southwest Boeing 737-800 losing its engine cover certainly gives me pause. The thought of being up in the air and having parts of the plane fall off is quite unsettling, to say the least. It makes me wonder about the maintenance practices in place and who exactly is responsible for ensuring that everything is secure before takeoff.
It’s easy to point fingers and place blame on Boeing, especially with all the recent negative press surrounding the company. However, upon closer inspection, it seems that this particular incident is more likely a result of maintenance oversight rather than a design flaw from Boeing.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker