Role of Concrete Wall Near Runway Questioned in South Korea Plane Crash
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Aviation safety analysts said they expect officials investigating the crash, which killed 179 people, to look into the location and composition of a structure housing an antenna.

Summary

Aviation analysts are investigating the deadly crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 at Muan Airport, South Korea’s worst aviation disaster, killing 179 of 181 aboard.

The plane skidded on its belly and struck a concrete barrier housing a localizer antenna, leading to a fireball explosion.

Experts highlight the rigid structure’s role, contrasting it with softer, frangible barriers designed to minimize impact in runway safety areas.

Investigators will assess compliance with international safety standards and whether the airport’s infrastructure contributed to the crash.

Preliminary findings are expected in the coming month.

    • @werefreeatlastEnglish
      1•3 days ago

      You don’t see skaters ramming their boards onto walls at full speed… Nah, they slide along the wall on the top. See? That’s what they got wrong. Or Maybe add a little ramp so the planes can “take off”… You know what I mean? A little “wake me up” ramp. In case the pilots forgot to pull up, the ramp will do that for them.

        • @werefreeatlastEnglish
          1•3 days ago

          Shit! You know, the guy who invented those things went to my university. Well, it’s not my university, I mean I went to the same university he did. He’s going to hell for that invention. I’m sure of it. He just wanted to punish skaters by removing their teeth. But he created the perfect airplane recycling crusher instead.