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🚨 Safety Review Alert 🚨 Tragic Jeju Air Crash: Investigations Reveal Birdstrike Likely Cause The likely cause of the deadly Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash that killed 179 people has been revealed. According to airport authorities, the aircraft likely experienced a bird strike, causing its landing gear to malfunction. Despite warnings about birds in the area and instructions to change landing runways, the plane attempted a crash landing, veered off the runway, and caught fire. Key Elements: ❶ Bird Strike Warning: The plane was warned about birds and advised to change runways. ❷ Mayday Call: The pilot made a mayday call shortly before the crash. ❸ Crash Landing Attempt: The aircraft failed to reduce speed, veered off the runway, and hit a concrete wall. ❹ Survivors: Two flight attendants survived the crash. ❺ Investigation Ongoing: South Korean officials are investigating the cause, including the bird strike theory. Under global aviation rules, South Korea will lead a civil investigation into the crash and automatically involve the National Transportation Safety Board in the United States where the plane was designed and built. The Boeing model involved in the crash, a 737-800, is one of the world’s most flown airliners with a generally strong safety record and was developed well before the MAX variant involved in a recent Boeing safety crisis. Reuters reports: Uncertainties surround the deadliest crash on South Korean soil, experts said on Sunday, questioning initial suggestions that a bird strike might have brought down the Jeju Air (089590.KS) flight. The apparent absence of landing gear, the timing of the twin-engine Boeing (BA.N) 737-800's belly-landing at Muan International Airport and the reports of a possible bird strike all raised questions that could not yet be answered. This tragic incident highlights the importance of rigorous safety protocols and the unpredictable nature of aviation emergencies. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Space Intel creates sensors and AI for airborne safety, environmental protection, and high-resolution Earth and space imaging. Stay safe and informed! #WeSawItComing ✈️ #AviationSafety #BirdStrikes #AviationChallenges #AviationSafety #Satellites #SpaceDebris #SpaceIntel #FAA #AviationSafety #Boeing737MAX #AviationNews #SafetyFirst #JejuAir

Tragic Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 Crash 🥲🥲🥲 More than 170 people have died after a plane crashed while landing in South Korea on Sunday morning. The Jeju Air plane veered off the runway, collided with a barrier, and burst into flames at Muan International Airport. The flight, returning from Bangkok, Thailand, was carrying 181 people. Tragically, 179 passengers lost their lives, while two crew members were rescued from the wreckage. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with initial reports suggesting a bird strike and bad weather as potential factors. However, experts caution that multiple factors could have contributed. 🛩️ What Happened? Flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air, was authorized to land at Muan International Airport at 08:54 local time on Sunday (23:54 GMT). Just three minutes later, a warning about bird activity was issued. At 08:59, the pilot reported a bird strike, declaring “mayday” and requesting a go-around. The pilot then aborted the original landing and requested permission to land from the opposite direction. The alternative landing was authorized at 09:01, and at 09:02, the plane made contact with the ground, skidding down the runway, overshooting it, and crashing into a wall before erupting into flames. Witnesses reported hearing a “loud bang” followed by “a series of explosions.” Fire crews extinguished the blaze, rescuing the first survivor at 09:23 and the second at 09:50. 🛩️ Could a Bird Strike Have Contributed to the Crash? Lee Jeong-hyun, chief of the Muan fire department, indicated that a bird strike and bad weather might have caused the crash, but the exact cause is still under investigation. The flight and voice recorders have been recovered, though one was damaged. A passenger reported that a bird was “stuck in the wing,” preventing the plane from landing. However, officials have not confirmed this. Jeju Air’s management stated that the crash was not due to maintenance issues. The head pilot had over 6,800 hours of flight experience since 2019. Aviation expert Geoffrey Thomas noted that South Korea and its airlines are considered “industry best practice” with excellent safety records. He expressed skepticism that a bird strike alone could cause such a crash. #jejuairlines #aviation #aviationnews #AviationUpdates #AircraftCrash #aircraft #SasidharanMurugan #Itzmemsd

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐞𝐣𝐮 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝟕𝐂𝟐𝟐𝟏𝟔? 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. On December 29 (Today), 2024, Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The aircraft, arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, was carrying 181 individuals - 175 passengers and six crew members. Tragically, 179 people lost their lives, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters in South Korean history. (Ref: AP News) Sequence of Events: Approach and Landing: As the aircraft approached Muan International Airport, air traffic controllers issued a warning about potential bird activity in the vicinity. Shortly thereafter, the pilots declared a mayday, indicating an emergency situation. Reports suggest that the landing gear failed to deploy, leading the aircraft to attempt a belly landing. Crash and Aftermath: The plane skidded off the runway, collided with a concrete barrier, and burst into flames. Emergency responders arrived promptly, extinguishing the fire within approximately 45 minutes. Despite their efforts, only two crew members survived, both sustaining serious injuries. (Ref: New York Post) Potential Causes: Investigators are exploring several factors that may have contributed to the crash: Bird Strike: A warning about bird activity was issued shortly before the incident, raising the possibility that a bird strike may have damaged critical systems, including the landing gear. (Ref: BBC) Landing Gear Failure: The failure of the landing gear to deploy is a central focus of the investigation, as it led to the attempted belly landing. Aircraft Information: The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-800, a model known for its reliability and widespread use in commercial aviation. The specific aircraft had been in service for 15 years and had no prior incidents reported. (Ref: Huff) (I personally air-travelled on the Boeing 737-800 for more than 16 times with no issues). Investigation and Response: South Korean authorities, in collaboration with international aviation experts and Boeing representatives, are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder have been recovered and are being analyzed. In the meantime, the South Korean government has declared Muan a special disaster zone and announced a national mourning period. (Ref: AP) Impact: This tragedy has had a profound impact on the aviation community and has prompted a reevaluation of safety protocols, particularly concerning bird strike hazards and landing gear maintenance. Jeju Air has expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims and is cooperating fully with the investigation. (Ref: The Times) For a visual overview of the incident, you may find the following news report informative: Additionally, I want to address some key important points in the next post. Stay Tuned - Shehan -

On December 29, 2024, a tragic plane crash occurred at Muan International Airport in South Korea, resulting in the loss of 179 lives, with only two crew members surviving. Disturbing footage from the incident shows the aircraft veering off the runway, colliding with a barrier, and erupting into flames. As a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)practicnor , the analysis of this Jeju Air incident reveals a series of events with various contributing factors, underscoring the necessity for a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to aviation safety. 1. Bird Strike -Bird strikes represent a significant risk in aviation. Migratory birds, such as the Baikal teal, often travel in large flocks, increasing the likelihood of collisions. Airports generally implement bird control strategies, including noise deterrents, habitat management to reduce food sources, and visual deterrents. The control tower's alert regarding "bird activity" indicates an awareness of this risk; however, the measures in place were evidently inadequate in this instance. The airport may have underestimated the associated risks, Additionally, the existing bird control measures failed to prevent the strike, need a thorough review. 2. Pilot Response & Emergency Landing: The bird strike likely resulted in engine damage, adversely affecting the aircraft's performance and leading to an emergency situation. Was the pilot sufficiently trained to handle engine failure and with the subsequent landing gear malfunction? The pilot declared a mayday and attempted an emergency landing. However, the decision to perform a belly landing (without deploying the landing gear) raises concerns about potential inadequacies in training or procedures for this specific scenario. Stress and Human Factors: High-stress levels are common in emergency situations, and human error during such times is a recognized issue. The belly landing led to a runway overrun, with the concrete structure (localizer) at the runway Runway safety areas are established to prevent or lessen damage from overruns. Inadequate Runway Safety Area: The runway safety area was not sufficient to avert a collision with the concrete structure. Hazardous Placement of Structure. Data Recorder Failure: The absence of flight data and cockpit voice recordings before the crash significantly hinders the investigation.Recorders are engineered to endure crashes and deliver essential information. Recorder Malfunction: The simultaneous failure of both recorders points to a possible systemic problem. Were the recorders adequately maintained? This necessitates a comprehensive technical investigation. This incident highlights the necessity of a multi-layered safety approach. The breakdown of one control (bird control) triggered a series of failures. However, the team of experts is investigating, and they will determine the underlying causes so that it will not occur anywhere in the world."

Condolences to the victims, family and friends of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 that crashed upon landing Sunday at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 people, according to current news reports. Video shows a bird strike on the number 2 (right) engine of the Boeing 737-800 on final approach, followed by landing with the landing gear retracted and flaps and spoilers not deployed. The aircraft skidded down the runway intact, but was destroyed hitting what appears to be a cinder-block wall at the end of the runway. It's too early to speculate how this crash unfolded, but the questions I would ask are: Why did the flight crew continue the landing instead of going around with presumably one good engine? Why weren't the landing gear, flaps and spoilers deployed (the aircraft has multiple redundant systems to activate those controls)? The answers to those questions will likely come from the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder. But there's also the question of why there was a wall at the end of the runway, leaving no runoff area? That's a dangerous practice, avoided at most major airports.

So, maybe it wasn't an accident?! Just kidding. Having a slide fall off a 30 year old airplane is not a Boeing problem That's a maintenance issue. Please let the lawyer know that airplane evacuation slides are inspected, re-tested, re-packed, and re-installed every three years, and airlines deploy at least one slide each year on each aircraft. With proper maintenance, a slide can last 15 years, but maybe we can't say the same for the panel that holds the slide in since this keeps happening... #aviation #conversation #airplane #aircraft #safety #airline #flight #fly #airlineindustry #training #maintenance #information #achickinthecockpit #lawyer Delta Air Lines #inspection #safety #safetyfirst #pilot #Pilottraining #Linkedin #mro #passenger #airport #inspection

Good Point Erika! Aircraft manufactures (Boeing, Airbus) design and build the aircraft. They also provide all of the approved technical publications required as well as the training needed to operate and maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition. After that it's on the owner/operators to continue that trend. The operators have a responsibility to the FAA and the public they serve to follow the law and the program guidelines to ensure aircraft take off from one location and land safely at the other end in the same condition. That means participating in the periodic maintenance cycle. Take the aircraft out of service to perform maintenance when it's due. Do not deviate from the scheduled inspection times or dates. Do the maintenance right when it's due and follow your tech data to letter and teach your people to do the same. As to the slides, maybe these panels need to be inspected at a more frequent interval. After all opening and closing the door, arming and de-arming the door and slides, and just normal operations beat the "STUFF" out of these doors. It might take a bit more time away from operations, but it might serve to make them last longer and prevent an unintentional separation from the aircraft. Just a thought.

In addtition to the airport’s on-site management, we will need a smarter planning policy to support managing the off-airport wildlife habitats and the land use compatibility around the airports. //Though the absolute number is small, making it difficult to generalise into meaningful statistics, the strike rate of 0.09% of flights is significantly higher than other major airports like Gimpo (0.018%) and Jeju (0.013%). Aviation experts say bird strikes can be catastrophic. The risk is particularly high at Muan due to its location near fields and coastal areas. Nationwide bird strike incidents have been steadily increasing, from 108 in 2019 to 152 last year. Some suggest this rise could be linked to climate change, with migratory birds becoming permanent residents and shifts occurring in both the timing and species of birds appearing at airports. Airports employ various countermeasures including sound deterrents and monitoring systems, while some are now exploring AI and radar technology to track bird movements.//

🚨 Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea Sparks Aviation Safety Concerns 🚨 A devastating crash caused by a bird strike has left South Korea in shock and raised critical questions about airplane safety. This heartbreaking incident highlights the dangers of bird strikes and the urgent need for better prevention measures. Discover the full story, learn about the risks, and explore solutions to keep our skies safer. 🌐 Read the detailed article here: https://lnkd.in/gDxUck_F 📌 Key Topics Covered: What happened in the crash? Why bird strikes are dangerous. How can we prevent such tragedies? 🛫 Safer skies start with awareness. Let’s work together to avoid such incidents in the future. #AviationSafety #BirdStrikes #SouthKorea #TragicAccident #FlightSafety #TravelSafety #AviationNews #StayInformed #SafetyFirst 👉 Share this post to spread awareness!

Bird Strike in Aviation 🦅 Imagine you're flying an Aircraft and suddenly you spot a Flock of Birds , What do you do? Birds pose a serious threat to the Aviation industry. Pilots often encounter such situations at critical stages of Flight , sometimes leaving them with no option but to continue straight ahead. While flying under VFR (Visual Flight Rules), it’s important to keep a sharp lookout, especially at low altitudes. Bird strike can happen at any altitude, however, The most critical phases for encountering a bird strike are TAKEOFF and Landing 🛬. When a bird is spotted, the pilot reports its Position² using the following methods: 1. The Clock-CODE method (e.g. 2 o'clock, 11 o'clock). 2. Whether the birds are converging or diverging. 3. Whether the birds are Above, Below, or at the same level. Based on this information, pilots take necessary action, often performing an avoidance Maneuver, such as climbing UP & Away with sharp, steep turns. 💡 A key to effective bird strike avoidance is early detection and quick decision-making. In many cases, birds fly at altitudes that can put them directly in the aircraft's flight path within seconds. Pilots must stay calm, analyze the situation, and execute the avoidance maneuver. The quicker you act, the higher your chances of avoiding a collision. During flying, pay attention to any bird-related hazards, especially around airports and during low-level flights. Be aware of areas known for bird activity, such as near lakes, rivers, or agricultural areas and buildup areas. If a bird strike occurs, it’s crucial to report the incident immediately to ATC. In some cases, even minor strikes can require a thorough inspection of the aircraft after landing. Civil Aviation Authority Federal Aviation Administration Pilot Commerical Training Flying Times FlyBest Flight Academy Fly Gosh Fly EPT Spain Susi Air Menzies Aviation Jet Aviation