South Korean investigators have unlocked critical clues in the Jeju Air crash that claimed 179 lives last week, retrieving initial data from the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the downed Boeing 737-800. 🌐🔊
Deputy Minister for Civil Aviation Joo Jong-wan confirmed Wednesday that experts completed the “initial extraction” of the CVR, which captures pilot conversations and cockpit sounds. A second black box—the flight data recorder (FDR)—remains under analysis, with officials working to decode its trove of technical information. 📊🛠️
The twin-engine jet, en route to Seoul from Jeju Island, crashed shortly after takeoff in what survivors described as a “fireball.” The probe now hinges on reconstructing the flight)s final moments using data from both devices. 🚨🔥
While Boeing has faced scrutiny over past 737 model safety issues, officials stress it’s too early to determine causes. The disaster marks South Korea’s deadliest aviation accident since 2017. 💔🇰🇷
