After the 179 deaths in the crash of a flight of the same model
South Korea has announced it is starting a “full inspection” of its Boeing 737-800s operated by the country’s airlines after 179 people died yesterday when a flight of the same model crashed at Muan International Airport. This was stated by the Vice Minister of Civil Aviation, Joo Jong-wan. “Maintenance records of key systems such as engines and landing gear will be thoroughly examined for 101 planes operated by six airlines using the same model as the accident plane,” he said, adding that the inspection will last until January 3rd.
