72 families seek a deeper inquiry into the devastating incident that claimed 179 lives last December
Jeju Air Crash Families Take Legal Action Against Airline Executives
Jeju Air Crash Families Take Legal Action Against Airline Executives
Relatives of victims demand accountability from Jeju Air's leadership and government officials
The families of individuals lost in the tragic Jeju Air crash of December 29 have taken the unprecedented step of filing a criminal complaint against 15 high-profile figures including the airline's CEO, Kim E-bae, and South Korea's transport minister. The complaint, motivated by perceived negligence leading to the catastrophic accident, signals their determination for justice in a case that remains unresolved five months later.
The families, numbering 72, assert that the crash, which saw 179 out of 181 aboard lose their lives, represents a "civic disaster" exacerbated by poor risk management rather than an unfortunate accident. Their plea for a more robust investigation follows the official inquiry, which is still probing the cause of the plane's belly landing at Muan International Airport before bursting into flames.
In light of this recent legal action, the police had previously initiated a criminal investigation into the crash, with the airline's CEO currently barred from leaving the country. However, as of yet, no charges have been filed against any of the involved parties. Frustration expressed by family member Kim Da-hye highlights the emotional toll: "We are filled with deep anger and despair. We refuse to relent in our pursuit of the truth," he stated.
Among those implicated in the complaint are members of the airline's administration, government officials, alongside airport personnel responsible for various oversight functions, including management of bird control measures that emerged as a potential factor in the accident. The flight, a Boeing 737-800, had taken off from Bangkok and faced difficulties shortly before landing; pilots reported striking a bird and issued a mayday call, yet tragedy struck when the aircraft belly-landed and collided with infrastructure, resulting in an explosion.
Initial investigations indicated bird feathers were discovered within the aircraft engines, albeit investigators remain unsure of their exact role in the accident. Unfortunately, some bereaved families have also fallen victim to distressing online conspiracy theories questioning their authenticity as victims and claiming they were capitalizing on compensation. Authorities have responded by apprehending eight individuals for the malicious online behavior.
In a gripping sequence of events, video footage has emerged that captures critical moments leading up to the South Korean aviation disaster, throwing further light on an incident that continues to resonate deeply within the community.
The families, numbering 72, assert that the crash, which saw 179 out of 181 aboard lose their lives, represents a "civic disaster" exacerbated by poor risk management rather than an unfortunate accident. Their plea for a more robust investigation follows the official inquiry, which is still probing the cause of the plane's belly landing at Muan International Airport before bursting into flames.
In light of this recent legal action, the police had previously initiated a criminal investigation into the crash, with the airline's CEO currently barred from leaving the country. However, as of yet, no charges have been filed against any of the involved parties. Frustration expressed by family member Kim Da-hye highlights the emotional toll: "We are filled with deep anger and despair. We refuse to relent in our pursuit of the truth," he stated.
Among those implicated in the complaint are members of the airline's administration, government officials, alongside airport personnel responsible for various oversight functions, including management of bird control measures that emerged as a potential factor in the accident. The flight, a Boeing 737-800, had taken off from Bangkok and faced difficulties shortly before landing; pilots reported striking a bird and issued a mayday call, yet tragedy struck when the aircraft belly-landed and collided with infrastructure, resulting in an explosion.
Initial investigations indicated bird feathers were discovered within the aircraft engines, albeit investigators remain unsure of their exact role in the accident. Unfortunately, some bereaved families have also fallen victim to distressing online conspiracy theories questioning their authenticity as victims and claiming they were capitalizing on compensation. Authorities have responded by apprehending eight individuals for the malicious online behavior.
In a gripping sequence of events, video footage has emerged that captures critical moments leading up to the South Korean aviation disaster, throwing further light on an incident that continues to resonate deeply within the community.
