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South Korea's deadliest plane crash underscores bird strike risks

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South Korea's deadliest plane crash underscores bird strike risks

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  • The **fatal crash** of Jeju Air Flight 2216 in South Korea has raised awareness about the hazards posed by **bird strikes** to commercial flights.
  • The **Boeing 787-800** collided with birds before the pilots declared an emergency, leading to a belly-flop landing that resulted in a **fire and fatalities**.
  • Experts suggest that while the bird strike may not have solely caused the crash, it possibly triggered **electrical failures** in the aircraft, complicating the pilots' response.
  • South Korean and US authorities are investigating the incident, which marks the **deadliest aviation disaster** in South Korea's history, while also examining **safety measures** at Muan International Airport.
  • Despite the dangers of bird strikes, they are often non-fatal, with most incidents resulting in **minor aircraft damage**, although they can lead to serious accidents, as documented in previous cases.

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