He was a former Air Pressure pilot with loads of expertise.
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New particulars have emerged in regards to the pilot of the Jeju Air flight concerned in a tragic crash on December 29.
Captain Han was a 45-year-old pilot who had beforehand served within the Air Pressure and had over 6,800 hours of flight time underneath his belt. Serving as a captain for the previous 5 years, Captain Han was identified amongst his friends for his professionalism and unwavering dedication to security.
In keeping with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, Captain Han started his profession with Jeju Air in 2014 and was promoted to captain in 2019. Of his intensive flight expertise, roughly 2,500 hours have been spent as captain.
Former colleagues recalled him as a talented and disciplined pilot. One particular person (known as Mr. Lee) who labored with Captain Han throughout his time as a flight teacher in 2012 described him as somebody who strictly adopted protocols and prioritized security above all else.
I bear in mind Captain Han (then an teacher) as somebody who strictly adhered to laws and procedures and by no means compromised when it got here to security. I first noticed the breaking information in regards to the accident on the morning of December 29, and later came upon that Captain Han was piloting that plane. My coronary heart felt prefer it was being torn aside.
Whereas the reason for the accident will solely develop into clear after an intensive investigation, evidently a number of worst-case circumstances converged concurrently to end result on this tragedy. I hope the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Committee of MOLIT shortly determines the precise trigger.
— Mr. Lee
One other pilot who had flown with Captain Han additionally praised the late pilot and mentioned the crash footage prompt that he maintained management of the airplane till the very finish.
Captain Han was not solely a talented pilot but additionally diligent and a great particular person. It’s really heartbreaking. I heard the information of the accident mid-flight yesterday, and it was devastating.
Watching the footage of the accident, it appears Captain Han by no means let go of management till the very finish. There’s a maneuver known as reverse thrust to cut back pace, and it appears like he saved partaking it till the very second of affect. Desirous about what will need to have been going via his thoughts in these closing moments is extremely painful.
— Captain A
“Captain A” additionally instantly known as out those that have put blame on the pilot with out absolutely understanding the scenario but.
I noticed a information report blaming Captain Han for not dumping gasoline, however the plane concerned within the accident doesn’t have that functionality. I do know this as a result of I function the identical mannequin.
— Captain A
Might he relaxation in peace.