Crashed Jeju Air jet had 'working engine' in probe update

A Jeju Air Boeing jet crashed on December 29 after a bird strike forced an emergency landing. Investigators report that the left engine, though damaged, was shut down 19 seconds after impact, while the right engine—more severely damaged—was still producing sufficient thrust to keep the aircraft airborne. The July 19 probe update suggests the aircraft might have remained aloft longer if the damaged engine had been kept running, raising questions about pilot decisions and the aircraft’s remaining performance. The investigation continues as investigators reconstruct the technical state and pilot perspective.