Report blames pilots for South Korean plane crash, sparking anger from victims' families
According to early findings of the investigation into the tragic Jeju Air crash in South Korea last December, both engines of the aircraft were damaged by bird strikes, with the pilots choosing to shut down the less-damaged engine just before the crash-landing. This conclusion, suggesting human error, has been met with strong objections from families of the crash victims and fellow pilots, who claim authorities are unfairly attributing blame to the deceased pilots. The reports on the engines were intended to be made public but were cancelled after protests from bereaved families, who demanded more substantial evidence to support the investigation's claims. The Boeing 737-800, which crashed at Muan International Airport, killing most of the passengers on board, has prompted widespread criticism of the investigative findings. The Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board and the Transport Ministry have yet to respond publicly to these concerns, aiming to release their final report next June.
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