In a media briefing on Monday, a Transport Ministry official revealed that the pilot of the Jeju Air jet that crashed on Sunday had reported a bird strike to air traffic control shortly before the accident. The pilot declared a mayday, signaling an emergency situation, soon after reporting the bird strike.
The incident unfolded rapidly as the aircraft suffered a bird strike, which can severely impact plane operations. The declaration of mayday indicates that the pilot faced a situation of grave danger and required immediate assistance.
Details about the exact circumstances of the crash and the number of passengers and crew on board have not yet been disclosed. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
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Pilot of South Korean plane said there was a bird strike before crash
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