South Korean Airline CEO Apologizes After Fatal Crash, Initial Investigation Reveals Bird Strike
Seoul:The CEO of a private airline involved in a tragic plane crash in South Korea has publicly apologized, bowing his head in sorrow over the devastating incident. The crash occurred on Sunday when a passenger aircraft belonging to Jeju Air, a South Korean airline, went down while attempting to land at the Muan Airport after a flight from Thailand. The incident resulted in the deaths of 179 passengers, with only two flight attendants surviving.
In a heartfelt statement, the airline’s CEO expressed deep regret and offered condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He acknowledged the gravity of the tragedy and took full responsibility for the incident.
The initial investigation report has now been released, shedding light on the events leading up to the crash. According to the report, the plane collided with birds during the landing process, prompting the pilot to issue a “Mayday” distress call. The control tower allowed the aircraft to land on the runway from the opposite direction, but during the landing, a malfunction occurred in the plane’s landing gear, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and crash into a safety barrier, resulting in a violent explosion.
This tragedy comes on the heels of another fatal aviation incident involving an Azerbaijan passenger plane that crashed in western Kazakhstan, claiming the lives of 38 people.
Meanwhile, responsibility for the downing of the Azerbaijani flight is potentially being attributed to Russia’s defense system. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed condolences for the tragedy, stopping short of taking responsibility for the incident.
