Officials are investigating a bird strike as a possible cause of Sunday's Jeju Air passenger jet crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea. — ©2024 New York Times Company
AFTER a Jeju Air plane crashed as it was landing in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 of the 181 people on board, officials said they were investigating possible causes including a landing gear malfunction and a bird strike.
While it is not uncommon for planes to strike wildlife, most episodes don’t result in deaths or serious injuries.
