After a tragic plane crash last December that claimed 179 lives, South Korea is ramping up airport safety with a major overhaul.
Starting in 2026, all airports will be equipped with bird detection cameras and thermal imaging radars—technology to prevent future disasters.
What Caused The Deadly Crash?
The crash, involving a Boeing 737-800 from Jeju Air, happened after a suspected bird strike caused a mayday call.
Investigators discovered blood and feathers on the plane’s engines, pointing to a collision with a bird.
The plane made an emergency landing, but tragically, it crashed into a concrete structure at the end of the runway, leading to an explosion.
Will This Work?
New measures are also being taken to relocate bird-attracting sites like waste dumps far from runways.
Will this high-tech upgrade prevent the next disaster?
Experts agree that the number of casualties could have been much lower if the plane had avoided that deadly concrete structure.
