"Everything that flies and falls is fate... A grateful matter"
"Inappropriate content for disaster situation" criticism
"Just wrote what I felt" supportive responses too
Interpreter and broadcaster Ahn Hyun-mo posted a message regarding the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster that occurred at Muan International Airport, sparking a heated debate among netizens.
On the 30th, Ahn Hyun-mo shared on her social media account, "Even on Friday, Saturday, and today, after boarding planes for several days, I realize that every takeoff and landing was a matter of luck. Everything was something to be grateful for. The more I think about it, every breath in and out can be filled with sorrow," along with a photo showing the airport scenery. This was interpreted as expressing gratitude for safely completing her flights and sorrow over the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster.
Broadcaster Ahn Hyun-mo posted a message about the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster, sparking controversy. Ahn Hyun-mo Instagram
However, reactions to the post were mixed. Some netizens criticized Ahn Hyun-mo, commenting, "Mentioning your own luck during a serious disaster is inappropriate," and "People might say you lack sensitivity." On the other hand, other netizens defended her, saying, "She was just honestly sharing her feelings," and "It's not something to be criticized for."
Meanwhile, Jeju Air flight 7C2216 attempted a belly landing (landing by sliding on the aircraft body without the landing gear extended) on the runway of Muan Airport around 9:03 a.m. on the 29th, with the landing gear not deployed. However, within about 10 seconds, the plane veered approximately 300 meters off the runway and collided with a concrete outer wall. Following a loud explosion, the aircraft was severely damaged and caught fire, with most of the fuselage engulfed in flames. There were 181 people on board, including 175 passengers and 6 crew members. According to the Fire Agency's tally, 179 people died and 2 were rescued. As a result, the Jeju Air passenger plane disaster became the deadliest aviation accident in South Korea.
The runway at Muan Airport where the accident occurred remains closed until 5 a.m. on January 1 of next year, and the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board's investigation team is conducting an initial investigation at the site. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport stated, "The investigation period for passenger plane accidents usually takes from six months to as long as three years," adding, "Since various factors such as aircraft issues, pilot procedures, and external causes need to be examined, it will take a long time."
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