Jeju Air Crash Probe Misses Deadline, Families Demand Answers

• South Korean investigation into the deadly Jeju Air crash (Dec 29, 2024) misses its one-year progress report deadline.
• The crash killed 179 people when a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 overshot Muan airport runway and burst into flames.
• Victims' families express frustration, demanding an independent probe and questioning the focus on pilot error over other factors like the concrete embankment.
• Preliminary report cited bird strikes on both engines; later, pilots reportedly shut down the less-damaged engine.
• Families, including Ryu Kum-ji, protested, prompting the Transport Ministry to acknowledge concerns and promise a review.

Why It Matters: Families of Jeju Air crash victims are frustrated as the probe misses its deadline, demanding transparency.