• South Korea Initiates Safety Inspections of Boeing 737-800 After Deadly Jeju Crash

  • Jan 1 2025
  • Length: 1 min
  • Podcast

South Korea Initiates Safety Inspections of Boeing 737-800 After Deadly Jeju Crash

  • Summary

  • South Korea has initiated special inspections of Boeing 737-800 models operated by domestic carriers, focusing on the aircraft's landing gear, following a tragic crash in Jeju. The accident resulted in the death of 179 individuals, all of whom have been identified by local authorities.

    In response to the incident, a team of investigators from the United States, including representatives from Boeing, has been dispatched to the crash site to conduct a thorough investigation. This collaborative effort aims to uncover the cause of the crash and prevent similar incidents in the future.

    The impact of the crash on Boeing has been immediate, as the company's stock experienced a significant drop, falling by more than 4% in the trading session following the news. The decline in stock reflects the concerns of investors in the aftermath of the fatal accident involving one of Boeing's popular aircraft models.
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