Korean Air initiates probe into Boeing flight causing multiple fatalities
A Boeing plane operated by South Korean airline Korean Air has been under investigation following an incident that occurred while it was en route to Taiwan with 125 passengers on board. Approximately 50 minutes after takeoff from Seoul-Incheon Airport on a Boeing 737-8, a trouble with pressure equalization took place, causing the aircraft to make an emergency landing. Seventeen individuals reported injuries and sought medical treatment, but no one suffered critical wounds, according to the company spokesperson.
The spokesperson also clarified that the seventeen passengers needed medical attention, but no one was in critical condition. He stated that Korean Air was working together with relevant authorities to determine the cause of the incident and expressed apologies to all those affected.
Recently, the aircraft manufacturer Boeing has been dealing with a series of technical issues. One of the most notable incidents involved a part of the cabin wall breaking off during a flight of a Boeing 737 MAX 9 operated by Alaska Airlines. During a hearing before a US Senate committee last week, Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun, pledged to address these problems.
