An investigation into the Jeju Air crash in South Korea on December 29, 2024, which resulted in 179 fatalities, has revealed that the pilots mistakenly shut down the less-damaged engine following a bird strike. The South Korean-led probe found clear evidence that the aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, still had one working engine at the time of the crash. The error in engine shutdown is identified as a key factor in the accident. The findings have sparked anger among the victims' families, who have criticized the pilot error theory. Detailed reports have reconstructed the final minutes of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 before the deadliest air disaster in South Korea's history.
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