South Korea has handed down a 45-day suspension of Asiana Airlines’ service from Incheon to San Francisco as punishment for last year’s fatal crash at SFO.
An Asiana Boeing 777 crashed on landing at San Francisco in July last year, killing three passengers with 180 injuried.
The US National Transportation Safety Board cited a faulty approach for landing was the likely cause as the plane clipped a sea wall with its landing gear.
The South Korean transport ministry issued a statement announcing the suspension, which could have been 90 days, noting the airline’s efforts in helping to minimize casualties after the crash.
However Asiana said it was still harsh and would appeal the ruling.
"The company will seek a re-deliberation and also consider a possible legal injunction," an airline statement said.
