As investigators continue to probe South Korea's worst civil aviation disaster at Muan International Airport, involving a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, experts said the concrete structure ing navigation antennas at the end of the runway likely made the crash deadlier.
After a review of antenna structures known as Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), authorities said they will make new foundations or other adjustments to similar antennas at seven airports, including Muan, that are below ground level or are easy to break.
“Muan International Airport plans to completely remove the existing concrete and reinstall the locator on a fragile structure,” the Ministry of Transport said in a statement.
The decision came after the ministry said on Saturday that the airport will remain closed until April 18.
Among other measures taken after the disaster, the Ministry of Transport said it will ensure a 240-meter-long runway safety area at all airports to meet all relevant regulations.
The area at Muan Airport was about 200 meters long before the accident.
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