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Police Raid Jeju Air After Deadly Flight 2216 Crash

1/4/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean police launched a raid on Jeju Air and Muan International Airport following the tragic crash of Flight 2216 that claimed 179 lives. Investigators are probing possible causes, such as a bird strike and landing gear failure, while the recovery of both black boxes and inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft intensify the search for answers.

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In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean police launched a raid on Jeju Air and Muan International Airport following the tragic crash of Flight 2216 that claimed 179 lives. Investigators are probing possible causes, such as a bird strike and landing gear failure, while the recovery of both black boxes and inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft intensify the search for answers.