December 29th 2024.
According to aviation experts, the recent plane crash in South Korea may not have been caused solely by a birdstrike, as initially suspected. The tragic accident, which resulted in the loss of all but two of the 181 passengers on board, is currently under investigation, with the analysis of flight data and cockpit recordings expected to take several months.
Video footage of the crash, which was broadcasted on South Korean television, shows the plane skidding at a high speed on the runway with its landing gear still closed, before crashing into a wall and causing an explosion. The images are both shocking and heartbreaking, as thick, black smoke fills the air.
The aircraft involved in the crash was a Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air, which had arrived from Bangkok and was attempting to land in the town of Muan, 290 kilometers south of Seoul. According to Lee Jeong-hyeon, the chief of the Muan fire station, the plane was completely destroyed upon impact, with only the tail assembly remaining recognizable in the wreckage.
Authorities are currently investigating all possible factors that could have led to the crash, including the possibility of a birdstrike. The control tower had issued a warning about birds to the plane before it was scheduled to land, and had even given the crew permission to land in a different area. However, the pilots sent out a distress signal just before the crash, indicating that there may have been other issues at play.
Aviation experts, such as Professor Ron Bartsch, have stated that there are still many unanswered questions surrounding the cause of the crash. While a birdstrike or bad weather may have played a role, it is unlikely that they were the sole factors. Bartsch believes that there may have been a larger problem with the aircraft, as evidenced by the fact that the landing gear was not deployed during the landing attempt.
The Boeing 737-800 is a well-known and highly reliable aircraft, according to Bartsch. It is used extensively by airlines such as Qantas and Virgin in Australia. However, the newer Boeing Max has faced some safety concerns, which has led some to speculate that there may have been a malfunction or issue with the aircraft involved in the crash.
Retired airline pilot and CEO of Safety Operating Systems, John Cox, has suggested that a hydraulic failure may have caused the crash, as the pilots did not deploy flaps or slats to slow the aircraft. Despite this, Cox believes that the plane was still under control and travelling in a straight line, and that the damage and injuries could have been minimized if not for a barrier being so close to the runway.
Another aviation expert, Ross "Rusty" Aimer, CEO of Aero Consulting Experts, has pointed out that video footage of the crash shows that the aircraft had used up most of the runway before attempting to touch down. This, combined with the lack of braking ability, may have caused the plane to skid and ultimately crash into the wall. Aimer likens the situation to skidding on ice, which is difficult to control and can lead to catastrophic outcomes.
In conclusion, while the investigation into the cause of the South Korea plane crash is ongoing, it is clear that there were likely multiple factors at play. The loss of so many lives is a devastating tragedy, and our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who were on board the flight.
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