South Korean Police Raid Jeju Air and Muan Airport in Investigation of Fatal Boeing Crash

South Korean police have raided the offices of Jeju Air and Muan International Airport as part of the investigation into the deadly crash of a Boeing 737-800 that claimed the lives of 179 people on Sunday.

The flight, which was carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea, issued a mayday call before belly-landing and crashing into a barrier at Muan Airport. Two flight attendants survived, rescued from the burning wreckage.

On Thursday, South Korean police, accompanied by investigators from the United States and Boeing, conducted search and seizure operations at multiple locations, including the Muan airport, a regional aviation office, and Jeju Air’s office in Seoul. Police confirmed that the search warrants were issued under charges of professional negligence resulting in death.

Authorities are probing the cause of the crash, with both black boxes recovered and ongoing analysis. The South Korean government has also ordered an inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by domestic airlines, particularly focusing on the landing gear, which may have malfunctioned in the crash.

This tragic incident has become the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea’s history. The flight data recorder was severely damaged, prompting officials to send it to the United States for further analysis.

Meanwhile, at the crash site, family members of the victims have paid their respects. Mourners have left emotional tributes, including handwritten notes and flowers, as they honor their lost loved ones. The nation is united in grief as investigations continue into what led to this horrific accident.