S. Korean and French authorities to conduct joint investigation into Air Busan aircraft fire

South Korean and French authorities will conduct a joint onsite investigation into Tuesday night's Air Busan aircraft fire, at Gimhae International Airport.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on Friday that the investigation will start next Monday.

Its Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board will conduct the investigation in collaboration with the French Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety.

This follows a joint safety assessment of the aircraft conducted earlier today.

France is joining the investigation in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization rules, as the aircraft was manufactured in France.