The families of those who tragically lost their lives in a Jeju Air plane crash last December have taken a stand, filing a criminal complaint against 15 individuals, including the airline's CEO and South Korea's transport minister. This tragedy, which claimed 179 lives out of 181 on board, has raised serious concerns over the airline's operational safety. The relatives accuse the airline and officials of professional negligence, stating that the incident was more than just an accident—it was a "major civic disaster".
Despite nearly five months since the incident, authorities are still investigating the underlying causes of the emergency landing at Muan International Airport, which resulted in a catastrophic fire. One grieving family member, Kim Da-hye, expressed frustration over the slow progress of the investigation, vowing to pursue the truth relentlessly.
Among those named in the complaint are officials responsible for varied aspects of airline safety, from airport construction to bird control, as initial findings suggest a bird strike might have played a role in the crash. Eyewitness reports indicated that the aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, declared a mayday shortly after reporting the unfortunate encounter with a bird.
While investigators discovered bird feathers in the engines, the extent of their impact remains unclear. Unfortunately, the bereaved families have also faced a deluge of cruel conspiracy theories online, with some people unjustly suggesting that they were capitalizing on the tragedy. Authorities have apprehended several individuals who spread defamatory remarks regarding the victims.
Despite nearly five months since the incident, authorities are still investigating the underlying causes of the emergency landing at Muan International Airport, which resulted in a catastrophic fire. One grieving family member, Kim Da-hye, expressed frustration over the slow progress of the investigation, vowing to pursue the truth relentlessly.
Among those named in the complaint are officials responsible for varied aspects of airline safety, from airport construction to bird control, as initial findings suggest a bird strike might have played a role in the crash. Eyewitness reports indicated that the aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, declared a mayday shortly after reporting the unfortunate encounter with a bird.
While investigators discovered bird feathers in the engines, the extent of their impact remains unclear. Unfortunately, the bereaved families have also faced a deluge of cruel conspiracy theories online, with some people unjustly suggesting that they were capitalizing on the tragedy. Authorities have apprehended several individuals who spread defamatory remarks regarding the victims.
