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Korea’s Air Disaster: Fatal Jeju Air Crash Sparks Police Raids, Probe Expands
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — South Korean police launched raids on Thursday (2/1) on office locations linked to Jeju Air and Muan International Airport in their ongoing investigation into the fatal air crash that claimed 179 lives.
Authorities simultaneously conducted search and seizure operations at Muan Airport, Jeju Air’s regional flight operations center, and its headquarters in Seoul. The spokesman for the joint investigation team revealed, "In light of the air disaster, simultaneous searches are being conducted from 9:00 AM on January 2 at three locations."
They further added, "A prompt and thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause and responsibility for the crash in accordance with the law and principles."
A search warrant was issued for the raid, as confirmed by the Yonhap News Agency, stating the warrant was approved on charges of professional negligence leading to death.
In response to the crash, South Korea announced plans to inspect all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country’s airlines, with a focus on landing gear. President’s office chief, Choi Sang-mok, stressed the importance of immediate action if any safety issues with the aircraft model are identified.
Currently, 101 planes of the same model are in service across six different airlines in the country.
Jeju Air flight 2216 crashed on December 28, resulting in the deaths of 179 out of 181 passengers and crew. This incident is now the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korean history.
Authorities have retrieved data from the cockpit voice recorder but the flight data recorder was damaged and has been sent to the National Transportation Safety Board in the United States for analysis.
The investigation into this devastating air disaster continues.
