In response to the tragic crash of December 29, 2024 involving a Boeing 737-800 from Jeju Air in Muan, the South Korean parliament has set up a seven-member commission of inquiry. The committee includes three deputies from the Power Partythree from the Democratic Party, and one independent member. Their objective is to elucidate the circumstances of this devastating accident which saw the black boxes stop recording four minutes before impact. With 179 fatalities, this disaster remains one of the worst in history. South Korea. Investigations include recovery of the wreckage and searches of the company's premises.
A tragic incident
On December 29, a aircraft crash involving a Boeing 737-800 belonging to the airline Jeju Air shocked South Korea. The accident, which occurred at Muan airport, resulted in the tragic death of 179 passengers, leaving behind a spirit of loss and desolation among the South Korean population. Only two crew members, a steward and a stewardess, miraculously survived the tragedy.
Formation of a commission of inquiry
In response to this national disaster, the South Korean parliament took the initiative of forming a joint commission of inquiry. Composed of seven members, the commission includes three deputies from the Democratic Party, three from the People's Poder Party (PPP) and one independent member, thus ensuring a diversity of opinions in the meticulous examination of the accident.
Black box investigation
The aircraft's two black boxes were found at the crash site. However, they stopped recording crucial information four minutes before impact. This technical anomaly is complicating an already complex investigation into the exact causes of this tragic event.
Removal of the wreck and progress of the investigation
Investigators have begun removing the wreckage from Muan airport. This delicate process will allow them to examine the wreckage in detail and look for further clues as to the reasons for the disaster.
Political and economic reactions
In addition to the technical survey raids were carried out at Jeju Air's offices, and two people, including CEO Kim E-bae, were banned from traveling abroad. The aim is to ensure that the investigation runs smoothly and to prevent any attempt to evade responsibility.
State aim
This parliamentary initiative is part of a wider effort to strengthen the country's air safety and restore public confidence in its airlines. South Koreans are counting on transparent conclusions to prevent such a tragedy from happening again.
Comparator: Commission of Inquiry into the Jeju Air Incident
| Axis | Details |
| Commission members | Seven members, including three from the People's Power Party (PPP) |
| Democratic Party | Three MPs take part in the survey |
| Independent member | A member with no political affiliation |
| Reason for training | Solving the deadly crash of December 29 |
| Crash site | Muan Airport, South Korea |
| Survivors | A stewardess and a steward |
| Black boxes | Stopped recording four minutes before impact |
| Loses | 179 passengers lost their lives |
| Companies involved | Boeing and Jeju Air under investigation |
| Impact | Jeju Air's first air disaster |
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