South Korean investigators say they are close to finalizing the transcript of the cockpit voice recorder from the crashed plane that killed 179 people last week.
The recording could provide important information about the final moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216, which flew from Thailand to South Korea on Sunday with 181 passengers and crew.
South Korean and US investigators, including officials from plane maker Boeing, have been at the crash site since the disaster.
South Korea’s Land Ministry said in a statement that the transcript of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) is expected to be completed today and that the flight data recorder (FDR) is being prepared for transfer to the United States.
The ministry added that investigators also recovered the plane’s engine from the crash site this week.
The exact cause of the Boeing 737-800 crash is still unknown, but investigators have pointed to a bird strike, landing gear failure, and an obstruction on the runway as possible causes.
