The Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport, resulting in 179 fatalities, lacks crucial flight and voice recorder data from the final minutes. Investigations are ongoing with assistance from US labs. The crash was preceded by a bird strike, leading to calls for an independent investigation panel.
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