South Korea Probe Finds Pilots Shut Off Less-Damaged Engine in Jeju Air Crash

A South Korea-led investigation into December’s fatal Jeju Air crash revealed “clear evidence” that pilots mistakenly shut off the less-damaged engine after a bird strike, a source said Monday. This error is believed to have contributed significantly to the crash, raising questions about pilot response protocols.

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