Seoul, Jan. 27 -- Korean investigators have confirmed that evidence of bird-strike was found in both engines of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 involved in the fatal landing accident at Muan airport.

The report has identified feathers and other debris as belonging to the Baikal teal, an East Asian duck species that typically weighs around 400g.

The December 29 incident killed all but two of the 181 passengers and crew on board after the plane belly landed, overran the runway at Muan International Airport, then crashed into an embankment and exploded into a fireball.

An analysis of communication shows how quickly the incident unfolded.

Air traffic control staff warned the Jeju Air pilots about the risk of birds one minute before the plane ...