Jeju 737 crash inquiry faces data recording setback

Jeju 737 crash inquiry faces setback; final 4 minutes missing from both recorders, complicating investigation.

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1 year ago

January 12, 2025

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Jeju 737 crash inquiry faces setback with final 4 minutes missing from both recorders.

Korean investigators are facing challenges in their inquiry into the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan.

Both flight recorders have failed to capture the last four minutes of the flight, hindering the investigation.

During the accident on 29 December, the aircraft overran the runway and hit a localiser while attempting a gear-up and flapless landing.

Of the 181 passengers and crew on board, only two survived.

The South Korean Ministry of Transport has reported that the cockpit-voice recorder was retrieved in an intact condition, but the flight-data recorder was found with a damaged connector.

Data from the cockpit-voice recorder was extracted, but it revealed that recording stopped four minutes before the collision.

The ministry has stated that the cause of this data loss is currently unknown.

To assist with the investigation, they sought help from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to verify and analyse the available data.

NTSB conducted its analysis between 7 and 11 January 2025.

Despite retrieving and analysing available information, both recorders failed to store data during the critical four-minute period leading up to the accident.

The ministry has indicated that the investigation will continue to seek the reasons behind the failure of the recorders.

They emphasise the importance of using multiple data sources for accident investigations and are committed to determining the cause of the crash.

Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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45 minutes ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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2 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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2 hours ago

February 2, 2026

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Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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