The photo, taken from a video capturing the explosion of a Jeju Air plane that killed 179 people, shows the captain reaching toward the cockpit control panel. The post, shared on the social media platform Threads, gained attention, with many expressing sympathy and respect for the captain's actions. Users believed the captain did his best in the emergency, with some commenting that he tried to make a safe landing, although the accident was unavoidable. Captain Han, 45 years old, had over 6,800 flight hours and was highly regarded by colleagues for his skills. The South Korean Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that the black box has been sent to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board for investigation.
