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The South Korean Deputy Transport Minister stated that the runway length, measuring 2,800 meters, was not a contributing factor to the crash. Lont contested this assertion, emphasizing that placing solid structures near the runway end, particularly those that cannot collapse in emergencies, is fundamentally unsafe. Despite the pilot executing a commendable belly landing, the plane was unable to withstand the impact due to the obstructions present.
Lont's analysis noted that the landing was executed well until the moment of impact with the wall. The aircraft was upright and posed no visible damage prior to the fatal collision, indicating that the incident could have been avoided had proper safety conditions been met.