Investigators have recovered both black boxes from the wreckage of Jeju Air plane that crashed in South Korea, according to the country’s transport ministry, Report informs via The Guardian
The cockpit voice recorder at 11:30 and the flight data recorder at 14:24. Eight aircraft accident investigators and nine aviation safety inspectors are conducting initial investigations at the scene.
More than 1,500 personnel have been mobilized for the rescue and recovery operation, including 490 firefighters, 455 police officers, and 340 military personnel.
The airport’s runway will remain closed until 05:00 on 1 January 2025, though this timeframe may be adjusted.
A temporary morgue has been set up at the airport, with authorities working with families to arrange transfers of identified victims to external facilities.