In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean authorities have decided to withhold the publication of an interim report on the tragic Jeju Air crash which occurred in December, eliciting significant unrest among the victims' families.
South Korea Halts Jeju Air Crash Report Amid Family Outcry
South Korea Halts Jeju Air Crash Report Amid Family Outcry
The release of an interim report on the Jeju Air crash is canceled following strong objections from victims' families.
South Korean officials canceled the expected release of an interim report concerning the tragic crash of a Jeju Air passenger aircraft, citing protests from victims' families. This unexpected decision came during a news conference where relatives expressed strong objections to the language used in the report, which they believed prematurely assigned blame to the pilots.
The chaotic scene unfolded after family members were privately briefed on recent investigative findings regarding the Boeing 737-800 crash that occurred on December 29, resulting in the deaths of 179 out of 181 individuals on board. According to a lawyer representing the victims' families, the investigation indicated the engines had shown no faults, instead hinting at the possibility of a bird strike preceding the emergency landing, a finding the families found distressing.
"The families did not receive proper explanations," stated Pillkyu Hwang, the family's attorney, during the tense press event at Muan International Airport, where the investigation team was expected to present their findings. He pointed out that the initial framing of the report seemingly shifted blame towards both the deceased birds and the pilots, raising concerns about its implications. “Such conclusions, if arrived at, require careful handling and analysis, which was clearly lacking in this case,” he added, emphasizing the need for meticulous investigation.
The families have raised alarm that the wording of the report might unintentionally convey finality and confuse the press and public, suggesting that more comprehensive facts surrounding the crash are still pending investigation. They emphasized their desire for clarity and precision before any conclusions are drawn in the investigation.
The chaotic scene unfolded after family members were privately briefed on recent investigative findings regarding the Boeing 737-800 crash that occurred on December 29, resulting in the deaths of 179 out of 181 individuals on board. According to a lawyer representing the victims' families, the investigation indicated the engines had shown no faults, instead hinting at the possibility of a bird strike preceding the emergency landing, a finding the families found distressing.
"The families did not receive proper explanations," stated Pillkyu Hwang, the family's attorney, during the tense press event at Muan International Airport, where the investigation team was expected to present their findings. He pointed out that the initial framing of the report seemingly shifted blame towards both the deceased birds and the pilots, raising concerns about its implications. “Such conclusions, if arrived at, require careful handling and analysis, which was clearly lacking in this case,” he added, emphasizing the need for meticulous investigation.
The families have raised alarm that the wording of the report might unintentionally convey finality and confuse the press and public, suggesting that more comprehensive facts surrounding the crash are still pending investigation. They emphasized their desire for clarity and precision before any conclusions are drawn in the investigation.
