A Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air tragically crashed during landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea on December 28, 2024, resulting in the deaths of 179 out of 181 individuals on board. This incident marks the deadliest aviation disaster for a South Korean airline in nearly thirty years, according to officials.
Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea Claims 179 Lives
Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea Claims 179 Lives
Devastating aviation disaster strikes as a Jeju Air flight crashes upon landing, prompting investigations.
The ill-fated flight departed from Bangkok and was approaching Muan Airport when it crashed just before 9 a.m. local time. Eyewitness video captured the harrowing moments as the aircraft skidded along the runway on its belly before colliding with a barrier and bursting into flames. Only two crew members survived the catastrophic crash, managing to escape from the tail section of the plane.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the tragedy. Key areas of focus will include a potential malfunction of the landing gear, the possibility of a bird strike, and the impact of adverse weather conditions. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport confirmed that airport personnel had warned the pilots of a possible bird strike prior to landing. Shortly after this warning, the plane issued a mayday alert before its crash landing. Fortunately, the black boxes, which may provide crucial insights into the accident, have been recovered.
This disaster presents a significant challenge for Choi Sang-mok, who was recently appointed South Korea’s acting president after the previous interim leader was impeached. As investigations continue, the nation waits for answers about the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the tragedy. Key areas of focus will include a potential malfunction of the landing gear, the possibility of a bird strike, and the impact of adverse weather conditions. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport confirmed that airport personnel had warned the pilots of a possible bird strike prior to landing. Shortly after this warning, the plane issued a mayday alert before its crash landing. Fortunately, the black boxes, which may provide crucial insights into the accident, have been recovered.
This disaster presents a significant challenge for Choi Sang-mok, who was recently appointed South Korea’s acting president after the previous interim leader was impeached. As investigations continue, the nation waits for answers about the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
