South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections following fatal crash

Today, we will lift the tail section of the plane,

Na Won-ho, South Jeolla provincial police's head of investigations, told a press conference at Muan International Airport where the crash happened

We expect there may be remains found in that section,

Na said

The damaged flight data recorder has been deemed unrecoverable for data extraction domestically,

said Joo Jong-wan, South Korea's deputy minister for civil aviation

Based on this preliminary data, we plan to start converting it into audio format,

he said, meaning investigators would be able to hear the pilots' final communications

We carry out daily maintenance operations on our own but outsource heavy maintenance to overseas MRO firms,

Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae said at a media briefing

It is realistically impossible for LCCs to build their own MRO facilities for financial reasons,

an aviation industry official said

As there's great public concern about the same aircraft model involved in the accident, the transport ministry and relevant agencies must conduct a thorough inspection of operation maintenance, education, and training,

Choi said Thursday

Police are securing evidence related to the legitimacy of the airport's localizer,

Yonhap said, referring to the concrete wall at the end of the runway housing an antenna array

The police plan to swiftly and rigorously determine the cause and responsibility for this accident in accordance with the law and principles,

police said in a statement sent to AFP

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I think the cockpit voice recorder, if they're able to read that out, that will be key to unlocking this mystery,

Robert Sumwalt, former chair of the NTSB, told CBS News

Most LCCs rely on overseas specialists for major repairs, which can lead to cost and efficiency issues,

said an aviation industry insider, who asked for anonymity

It isn't common that a bird strike leads to both engines of the plane failing, but it looks like it may have been the case here,

said Goo Nam-seo, aerospace professor at Seoul's Konkuk University

This rigid structure proved catastrophic when the skidding aircraft made impact,

said Najmedin Meshkati, an engineering professor at the University of Southern California,

The mudflats are the best natural purifiers. Because they are so effective, the water may appear opaque, but it’s actually the cleanest sea,

said Jo

Octopus is abundant across the country, but here, there is something unique about it,

said restaurant owner Kim Myung-sook, who has been running her store for the past 20 years

This isn’t just about our Muan region but also about our entire country, which has received condolences from around the world,

said one resident

Usually at the end of the year, we get lots of reservations, but they have all been cancelled. It’s understandable. How can anyone think of eating, drinking and enjoying themselves in this situation

said the 64-year-old

I wish people around the world will not forget this painful memory,

she said

In relation to the plane accident that occurred on December 29, a search and seizure operation is being conducted from 9 am on January 2 at three locations,

including Muan airport, the Jeju Air office in Seoul, plus a regional aviation office, ... police said in a statement

If any issues are found during the inspection, please take immediate corrective action,

he added