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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

Jeju Air crash investigation finds new evidence suggesting bird strikes caused disaster

South Korea confirmed that bird strikes played a role in last month’s fatal crash of a Jeju Air plane, although the precise cause remained under investigation.

A preliminary investigation report released on Monday revealed that feathers and blood stains from birds were found in both engines of the Boeing 737-800 which crashed on 29 December, killing 179 of the 181 passengers and crew members onboard.

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