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The crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 — an international flight from Thailand to South Korea — has reportedly resulted in 179 fatalities. In response to the December 29 tragedy, South Korean aviation officials have ordered inspections of all Boeing (BA) 737-800 aircraft operating in the region.
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We want to bring you an update on the plane crash in South Korea that killed 179 people and marked the deadliest crash in the country's history. Now, South Korea officials have ordered an inspection of all Boeing 737-800 plane models. Possible bird strike and an unusual landing gear failure are the main points of focus. Investigators are preparing to analyze the flight recorders for clues on South Korea's worst civil aviation accident. Shares of Boeing declining as much as 5% this morning. You're now looking at shares off just about 4 and a half percent.
