A government-commissioned study using supercomputer simulations revealed that the concrete embankment at Muan Airport significantly worsened the 2024 Jeju Air crash, and without it, almost no fatalities would have occurred. The study also indicated that the embankment violated regulations, contradicting earlier government claims, and has influenced ongoing investigations and policy discussions on aviation safety and infrastructure regulation.
The article investigates the deadly Jeju Air plane crash at Muan Airport, revealing decades of safety failures including design changes, ignored warnings, and construction violations involving a concrete wall that contributed to the fatalities, and highlights ongoing investigations and family frustrations for accountability.
Investigators suggest that pilots of Jeju Air Flight 2216 may have made a critical error by shutting down the wrong engine after a bird strike, potentially causing the aircraft to lose power and crash, though further evidence is needed to confirm the exact cause.
