All Victims of Jeju Air Disaster Undergoing Funeral Procedures... "Flight Data Recorder Being Transferred to the US"

All 179 Victims Undergoing Funeral Procedures

FDR Departs for the U.S. on the 6th Afternoon

Firefighters are searching for fuel items at the site of the Jeju Air passenger plane collision and explosion accident that occurred 30 days ago at Muan International Airport in Jeonnam. Photo by Kang Jin-hyeong

It has been confirmed that funeral procedures are underway for all 179 victims of the Jeju Air disaster at Jeonnam Muan International Airport.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's Central Accident Countermeasures Headquarters announced on the 6th at noon that all 179 victims have been transported to the funeral hall and funeral procedures are in progress.

After the funeral, a joint memorial service to honor the victims will be held at Muan Airport on the 18th. At a press conference held at Muan Airport on the same day, the representatives of the bereaved families stated, "A joint memorial service is scheduled to be held at Muan Airport on the 18th," and added, "We are currently coordinating with related agencies regarding the number of attendees." To prepare for the memorial service, a private meeting with the bereaved families will be held at Muan Airport on the 11th.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (AAIB), two investigators departed for the United States on the afternoon of the same day carrying the Flight Data Recorder (FDR). They will then begin analysis work on the FDR with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The FDR is one of the black boxes of the aircraft and plays a key role in determining the cause of the accident. The other black box, the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), has been converted into audio files, and the transcript was completed the previous day.

The AAIB extended the closure period of the Muan Airport runway from 5 a.m. the next day to 5 a.m. on the 14th, considering the progress of the accident investigation. In addition, detailed investigations are underway on parts transported from the hangar, including the engine and the upper panel of the cockpit, and depending on weather conditions such as strong winds and heavy snow, investigations on the main wing and other parts at the accident site will be conducted concurrently.

Meanwhile, the Situation Support Center set up at Muan Airport will continue to provide psychological support, temporary housing, and extend the joint memorial altar after the funerals for the bereaved families. Furthermore, plans are being made to promote a government-led joint memorial service, and consultations are underway to provide support from local governments such as Jeonnam and Gwangju if necessary.

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