Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport "Jeju Air Accident Checks Bird Collision..."Found Feathers in Engine"

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, which is investigating the cause of the Jeju Air plane disaster, admitted that the plane suffered a bird collision at the time of the accident.

Lee Seung-yeol, head of the Air Railroad Accident Investigation Committee, said at a press briefing held at the Sejong Government Complex today (7th) that he found some feathers in the process of digging up soil from the engine collected from the plane.

However, it added that it remains to be seen whether the bird collision occurred together in both engines or less severe in other engines.

At the same time, he explained that a severe bird collision does not mean that the engine will be turned off immediately.

This is the first time the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has officially confirmed the occurrence of a bird collision in connection with the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster.