{"id":2208103,"date":"2025-01-27T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-26T23:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2208103"},"modified":"2025-01-26T22:38:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T13:38:29","slug":"bird-strike-exposes-aviation-safety-flaws-as-muan-airport-faces-long-closure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2025\/01\/bird-strike-exposes-aviation-safety-flaws-as-muan-airport-faces-long-closure\/","title":{"rendered":"Bird strike exposes aviation safety flaws as Muan Airport faces long closure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Korea\u2019s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) has completed its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.korea.kr\/briefing\/pressReleaseView.do?newsId=156672248&amp;pageIndex=1&amp;repCodeType=&amp;repCode=&amp;startDate=2024-01-26&amp;endDate=2025-01-26&amp;srchWord=&amp;period=\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">initial investigation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the Dec. 29 Jeju Air crash near Muan Airport, which involved a bird strike leading to a failed emergency landing. The ARAIB briefed victims\u2019 families on Saturday and announced plans to submit a preliminary report to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) by Monday, sharing key findings with stakeholders, including the U.S. and France.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preliminary findings reveal that the plane struck a flock of Eurasian teals, causing both engines to fail mid-flight. Black box recordings ceased four minutes before the crash, which ended in the aircraft colliding with ground infrastructure. Wreckage analysis and detailed black box synchronization are ongoing, while South Korea collaborates with international experts to determine the cause and issue safety recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>WHY IT MATTERS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The crash highlights critical gaps in South Korea\u2019s aviation safety. Muan Airport\u2019s temporary closure until April will disrupt travel, logistics and tourism in the country\u2019s southwestern region, creating economic ripple effects. The central government will likely face pressure to provide fiscal support through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2025\/01\/economic-recovery-at-stake-as-south-koreas-rival-parties-debate-fiscal-measures\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplementary budgets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to offset the impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The confirmation of a bird strike as a key factor shifts attention to wildlife management at South Korean airports. Strengthening detection and prevention systems will be essential to avoid similar incidents. This accident highlights the need for policymakers and aviation stakeholders to prioritize safety measures that protect passengers and minimize risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-tags\"><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/tag\/business-economy\/\"><span class=\"tag\">Business &amp; Economy<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/tag\/culture-society\/\"><span class=\"tag\">Culture &amp; Society<\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Korea\u2019s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) has completed its initial investigation into the Dec. 29 Jeju Air crash near Muan Airport, which involved a bird strike leading to a failed emergency landing. 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