South Korea plane crash probe hindered by missing black box data

Initial report on fatal accident hints at bird strike, raises questions about engine power

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A joint investigation team examines the site of the aircraft crash in Muan, South Korea. (Photo by Yonhap via Kyodo)

TETSUYA FUJITA

SEOUL -- An initial report on last month's crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 in South Korea -- in which 179 passengers and crew were killed -- notes the possibility of a bird strike, but the lack of black box data from just before the crash likely will prolong the investigation.

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