South Korean police seek indictments of 7 transport ministry officials over Jeju Air crash
Summary
South Korean police are seeking to charge seven transport ministry officials for falsifying documents related to the 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people. The crash happened when the plane’s landing gear failed to deploy, and authorities found bird strikes on the engines as well as concerns about a concrete structure at the airport.Key Facts
- The Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea in 2024.
- Out of 181 people on board, 179 died; only two survived.
- The plane’s landing gear did not deploy properly, causing it to skid off the runway and hit a concrete structure.
- Bird strikes were found in the plane’s engines, which may have contributed to the crash.
- The concrete structure, which housed antennas to guide landings, may have contributed to the accident because it was made of hard materials.
- Police say seven transport officials falsely claimed the antennas met all safety rules.
- Charges against the officials could lead to up to seven years in prison if convicted.
- Police are also investigating around 70 others linked to the airport operations and antenna installation.
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