After a plane overshot a runway in South Korea, killing 179 people, a Times analysis found that global standards that help minimize fatalities are inconsistently followed.
Category: Muan (South Korea)
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Ex-Executive Who Oversaw South Korean Airport Renovations Is Found Dead
Son Chang-wan was in office while works were undertaken at Muan International Airport. Last month, a plane crashed into a concrete barrier there, killing 179 people.
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Long Before Jeju Air Crash, South Korea Rose to Be a Model of Safety
After overcoming pariah status at the end of the last century, South Korea must learn what caused the catastrophe on Dec. 29 and what lessons to draw from it.
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Role of Concrete Wall Near Runway Questioned in South Korea Plane Crash
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.