South Korea to Revamp Instrument Landing System Structures After Jeju Air Crash
South Korea’s Ministry of Transport revealed safety issues at seven airports and among airlines following the Jeju Air accident at Muan Airport, which left 179 dead. Structural improvements and stricter inspections are planned
The South Korean government announced on Monday plans to improve the structures housing the instrument landing system antennas at its airports following the tragic crash of a Jeju Air plane in December, Reuters reported. The airline’s Boeing 737-800 veered off the runway and caught fire after striking one of these structures at Muan Airport, which caused the deaths of 179 out of the 181 people on board.
The country’s Ministry of Transport, which has been conducting safety inspections of airlines and airports since the accident, identified issues at seven airports, including Muan. According to an official statement, the locator structures have concrete or steel bases that require modifications. Authorities plan to design the necessary improvements in January and complete the work by the end of 2025. No technical details of the planned changes were provided.
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In addition to addressing airport infrastructure concerns, the Ministry also focused on airline operational practices. The government completed an inspection of six domestic airlines operating Boeing 737-800 aircraft. According to Reuters, violations were found at some carriers, including exceeding the established deadlines for pre- and post-flight inspections, improper handling of aircraft defects, and irregularities in boarding procedures.
The Ministry of Transport did not specify whether Jeju Air was among the implicated companies, and the airline was unavailable for immediate comment.
To strengthen safety measures, the Ministry will also carry out a special inspection of major airport facilities between January 13 and 21, while extending Muan Airport’s closure until January 19. These steps aim to address deficiencies in infrastructure and operational procedures exposed by the accident.
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