Investigators are probing the cause of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800’s belly landing at Muan International Airport, which resulted in the death of 179 out of 181 passengers, marking South Korea’s worst aviation disaster in years. Acting President Choi Sang-mok has mandated emergency inspections for all Boeing 737-800s in the country, as the model has a strong safety record. Experts suggest a design flaw is unlikely, with theories pointing to a potential bird strike that may have disabled the engines. The investigation led by the NTSB could take over a year, raising crucial questions about the incident’s circumstances.
