This is not an issue of race. From what I recall there were cultural differences within this company between different 'stakeholders' that led to a break down of communication (including on the flight deck). I also recall that positive measures were taken (re-training and education) to address these factors. Tyres on aircraft blow up sometimes. What is worse? A 747 blowing up severall tyres or a smaller aircraft (such as the 737) losing one or two?? The fact that it happened to a KAL aircraft is by the way. it can happen to the best of us.