Evidence shows Jeju Air pilots shut off less-damaged engine before crash, source says


  • World
  • Monday, 21 Jul 2025

FILE PHOTO: People work at the site where an aircraft went off the runway and crashed at Muan International Airport, in Muan, South Korea, December 30, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Soo-hyeon/File Photo

SEOUL (Reuters) -The South Korea-led investigation into Jeju Air's fatal plane crash in December has "clear evidence" that pilots shut off the less-damaged engine after a bird strike, a source with knowledge of the probe said on Monday.

The source said the evidence, including the cockpit voice recorder, computer data and a physical engine switch found in the wreckage showed pilots shut off the left engine instead of the right engine when taking emergency steps after a bird strike just before it was scheduled to land.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Remaining 130 abducted Nigerian students have been released, president's spokesman says
China-Serbia digital art exhibition explores time, space, heritage
US envoy Witkoff calls Ukraine talks productive
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" dominates North American box office in opening weekend
Cultural event held in Cairo to celebrate World Arabic Language Day
UK's Starmer discusses Ukraine peace efforts in call with Trump
8 killed in floods in Iran over past week: Red Crescent
2 killed in car-train collision in SW Poland
Serbia's students protest against university pressure after railway station tragedy
France to build new aircraft carrier, Macron tells troops based in Gulf

Others Also Read