Summary
An investigation into the Jeju Air crash in December found that the pilot accidentally turned off the wrong engine after a bird hit the plane. Families of the victims disagree with this finding, arguing that other factors, like a concrete barrier, also contributed to the crash's severity.
Key Facts
- A Jeju Air plane crashed while landing at Muan International Airport in December, killing 179 people.
- The investigation found that the pilot mistakenly shut off the left engine, which was not damaged, after a bird strike.
- Families believe the concrete barrier at the runway's end worsened the crash's impact.
- The report's release was delayed due to protests from victims' families.
- South Korea's transport ministry plans to remove concrete barriers from seven airports.
- Families have filed a complaint against Jeju Air's CEO and others for negligence.
- Video shows the plane made a belly landing without landing gear and hit a concrete barrier.
