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[26.04.14] Muan Airport Crash Search Finds 85 Remains in Two Days

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by monotake 2026. 4. 14. 22:31

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85 Suspected Remains Found in Two Days at Muan Airport Crash Site…Full-Scale Excavation Underway

📍 179 killed in major disaster…search system reorganized under families’ demands

A renewed full-scale search at the site of the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport has uncovered 85 additional items believed to be human remains within two days, highlighting the ongoing need for long-term recovery and investigation efforts.

🔹 85 items found in two days…search gains momentum

The renewed search operation at the Muan International Airport crash site is showing tangible results. According to the bereaved families’ committee on April 14, authorities recovered 73 suspected human remains in a single day. Combined with 12 items and two personal belongings found the previous day, a total of 85 items have been identified over two days.

Among the findings was a fragment believed to be a 15 cm shinbone, which may serve as a key clue in future DNA identification.

🔹 Why the renewed search…unrecovered remains confirmed

The full-scale search was prompted by limitations in the initial recovery efforts. A re-examination of aircraft debris uncovered 115 additional suspected remains, of which 74 yielded DNA, leading to the identification of 44 victims.

This indicates that unrecovered remains were still present at the site, likely dispersed and mixed with soil due to the impact and explosion.

🔹 Shift in method…precision excavation up to 1 meter

Reflecting these findings, search methods have been significantly intensified. Authorities are now excavating up to one meter deep and using sieves to filter soil and separate remains from debris.

Although slower, this approach allows even small bone fragments to be recovered and is considered appropriate for long-term post-accident conditions.

🔹 Disruptions and reorganization…families’ demands reflected

The search initially faced disruptions due to differing methods among agencies and challenging site conditions. The bereaved families raised concerns about the search scope and potential site damage, requesting a temporary halt.

Following consultations, authorities reorganized the search system, redefining procedures and zones before resuming operations in a more coordinated manner.

🔹 Unified command system…250 personnel deployed

A unified command system led by the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board is now overseeing the operation. Around 250 personnel from the police, military, fire services, and local authorities are deployed daily with clearly assigned roles.

All search activities are conducted in the presence of victims’ families, and recovered remains are immediately sent for forensic examination and DNA analysis.

🔹 Expanded search area…entire runway included

The search area has been significantly expanded. Previously focused on the localizer embankment, it now covers approximately 26,000 square meters, extending from beyond the perimeter fence to the end of the runway.

This reflects the possibility that remains and debris were scattered over a wider area due to the impact and explosion, increasing both the difficulty and the likelihood of further discoveries.

🔹 Long-term operation expected…continuing through May

Authorities plan to continue the search at least through May. Given the likelihood that remains are deeply embedded in the soil, completing recovery in a short period is considered unlikely.

As a result, additional discoveries remain possible, requiring a sustained and systematic approach.

🔹 179 killed in catastrophic crash…recovery still ongoing

The accident occurred on December 29, 2024, when Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 from Bangkok crash-landed at Muan International Airport and collided with a localizer structure. Of the 181 people on board, 179 were killed.

More than a year later, recovery efforts are still ongoing, underscoring that this renewed search is not merely procedural but a critical process for identifying victims and supporting bereaved families.

One-line summary : 85 additional suspected human remains were found in two days during renewed search efforts at the Muan Airport crash site.

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