Overview

• The complaint, submitted by 72 relatives, names the transport minister, Jeju Air's president, and officials responsible for safety and infrastructure at Muan International Airport.
• Families accuse the officials of negligence, citing unresolved issues like bird strike risks, landing gear failure, and inadequate airport infrastructure.
• Authorities confirmed traces of bird strike in the engines and revealed that black boxes stopped recording minutes before the crash.
• The December 29 crash killed 179 of 181 passengers after the plane skidded off the runway, hit a concrete structure, and caught fire.
• Investigators have yet to announce a definitive cause or prosecute anyone, frustrating families who see little progress after four months.