Human Interest Real People Real People Tragedy Bird Feathers and Blood Stains Found in Engines of South Korean Plane That Crashed into Wall, Killing 179 A preliminary report indicated a flock of Baikal teal is believed to have been involved in the fatal incident By Abigail Adams Abigail Adams Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for PEOPLE. She has been working in journalism for seven years. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 27, 2025 12:42PM EST Comments Evidence of a bird strike has reportedly been found in the Jeju Air plane that crashed into a wall at a South Korean airport, killing 179 people. A preliminary report published on Monday, Jan. 27, said feathers and blood stains were found in both engines of the Boeing 737-800 that crashed at Muan International Airport airport on Dec. 29, according to CNN and the BBC. The report said a flock of Baikal teal, a migratory bird commonly found in East Asia, is believed to have been involved in the crash, Fox News reported. Additionally, the report confirmed that flight data and cockpit voice recorders stopped working prior to the crash and that the final four minutes of the recordings are missing, according to ABC News. Shortly before the end of the recording, air traffic control warned the airplane to be “cautious of bird activity," the outlet reported. The scene where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft crashed and burst into flames is seen at Muan International Airport in Muan, some 288 kilometres southwest of Seoul on December 30, 2024. JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/Getty 61 People Killed in Passenger Plane Crash in Brazil That Was Caught on Video The report said the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) intends to “tear down the engines” and examine the components “in depth.” “These all-out investigation activities aim to determine the accurate cause of the accident,” the report added, according to CNN and ABC News. It was the deadliest air crash in South Korean history. Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae said the aircraft “caught fire while landing” at the airport. Recovery teams work at the scene where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in Muan, some 288 kilometres southwest of Seoul on December 30, 2024. JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/Getty What Happened in Final Minutes Before South Korean Plane Crash Disaster: Do They Hold the Key to What Went Wrong? All but two of the individuals onboard Jeju Air flight 7C2216 were killed in the collision. The two survivors were flight attendants, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to The Guardian, the duo was rescued with “mid to severe” injuries from the tail section of the wreckage. Recovery teams work at the scene where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in Muan, some 288 kilometres southwest of Seoul on December 30, 2024. JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/Getty Families Cry and Demand Answers as They Learn Loved Ones Are Among 179 Victims Killed in South Korea Crash The ages of the 179 victims killed in the crash ranged from 3 to 78, though most of the victims were in their 40s, 50s and 60s, according to a previous report from BBC News. Authorities said a 3-year-old boy was among those killed in the crash, CNN previously reported.