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Simulation Reveals Preventable Tragedy in Jeju Air Flight

1/8/2026

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A simulation found all 179 passengers on Jeju Air Flight 2216 could have survived December 2024 if not for a concrete localiser structure at Muan International Airport.
The flight struck birds, belly-landed, and hit the concrete barrier.
Opposition lawmaker Kim Eun-hye released the simulation, which argues a frangible structure would have allowed a safe slide.
Victims' families expressed outrage, saying the findings confirm their belief that the tragedy was preventable.

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A simulation found all 179 passengers on Jeju Air Flight 2216 could have survived December 2024 if not for a concrete localiser structure at Muan International Airport.
The flight struck birds, belly-landed, and hit the concrete barrier.
Opposition lawmaker Kim Eun-hye released the simulation, which argues a frangible structure would have allowed a safe slide.
Victims' families expressed outrage, saying the findings confirm their belief that the tragedy was preventable.