Relatives of the 179 victims of the Jeju Air crash have formally accused 15 officials of negligence and violations of South Korean laws, seeking accountability for the tragic incident that occurred on December 29.
Criminal Complaint Filed in Jeju Air Crash Case
Criminal Complaint Filed in Jeju Air Crash Case
Victims' families accuse aviation officials of negligence leading to deadly accident.
In a somber move, 72 family members of those who perished in the disastrous Jeju Air crash have taken legal action against a group of 15 aviation officials and government representatives, citing negligence and breaches of South Korean law. The complaint was submitted to the Jeonnam Provincial Police and names prominent figures, including Jeju Air’s CEO Kim E-bae and South Korea's transport minister, Park Sang-woo.
The families assert that the fatal crash, which resulted in a catastrophic fireball at Muan International Airport, stems from serious civil negligence rather than mere accident. They expressed dissatisfaction with the initial aviation safety practices after raising concerns about various factors leading up to the incident, including the pilot's sharp maneuver before landing and potential issues with engine handling.
The claim comes nearly five months after the crash, which has not only caused immense anguish to families but has also prompted calls for systemic changes in the country’s aviation safety protocols. While official investigations into the accident are ongoing, the relatives have highlighted alarming warnings issued to aviation officials regarding the risks of bird strikes, suggesting that preventative measures could have mitigated the disaster’s severity.
In response to the tragedy, airport officials are committed to enhancing safety protocols in preparation for the airport’s reopening in July, demonstrating an awareness of the need for significant reform in the aviation sector. However, as pressure mounts for accountability, families continue to voice their frustration at the slow progress since the incident and demand justice for their loved ones. Investigators from both South Korea and the United States are examining the crash's circumstances further, hoping to bring clarity to this heartbreaking chapter in South Korean aviation history.
The families assert that the fatal crash, which resulted in a catastrophic fireball at Muan International Airport, stems from serious civil negligence rather than mere accident. They expressed dissatisfaction with the initial aviation safety practices after raising concerns about various factors leading up to the incident, including the pilot's sharp maneuver before landing and potential issues with engine handling.
The claim comes nearly five months after the crash, which has not only caused immense anguish to families but has also prompted calls for systemic changes in the country’s aviation safety protocols. While official investigations into the accident are ongoing, the relatives have highlighted alarming warnings issued to aviation officials regarding the risks of bird strikes, suggesting that preventative measures could have mitigated the disaster’s severity.
In response to the tragedy, airport officials are committed to enhancing safety protocols in preparation for the airport’s reopening in July, demonstrating an awareness of the need for significant reform in the aviation sector. However, as pressure mounts for accountability, families continue to voice their frustration at the slow progress since the incident and demand justice for their loved ones. Investigators from both South Korea and the United States are examining the crash's circumstances further, hoping to bring clarity to this heartbreaking chapter in South Korean aviation history.
