A Jeju Air passenger jet, carrying 181 people from Bangkok, skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport, leading to the worst air disaster in South Korea in nearly three decades.
South Korea's Aviation Tragedy: Plane Crash Claims 179 Lives
South Korea's Aviation Tragedy: Plane Crash Claims 179 Lives
A devastating plane crash has sent shockwaves across South Korea, resulting in the tragic loss of 179 lives.
On December 29, 2024, a Jeju Air flight carrying 181 individuals met with a catastrophic fate at Muan International Airport. The aircraft lost control and collided with a wall, igniting a severe fire. As panic ensued, only two crew members were rescued from the tail section while all other passengers tragically perished. This crash marks the most critical airline disaster involving a South Korean carrier, with all 179 deceased confirmed late Sunday.
Eyewitness accounts detail a horrific scene as relatives awaited word on their loved ones. Muan airport became filled with anguish as family members mourned and consoled one another amidst the chaos. A 23-year-old flight attendant and a 78-year-old male passenger were among the identities confirmed, while the process of identification for the other victims faced delays due to the condition of the remains.
Investigators are actively examining the plane’s emergency landing malfunction, focusing on possible mechanical failures and the possibility of bird strikes. As uncertainty looms and speculation grows, the nation grieves for those lost in this heartbreaking aviation incident.
Eyewitness accounts detail a horrific scene as relatives awaited word on their loved ones. Muan airport became filled with anguish as family members mourned and consoled one another amidst the chaos. A 23-year-old flight attendant and a 78-year-old male passenger were among the identities confirmed, while the process of identification for the other victims faced delays due to the condition of the remains.
Investigators are actively examining the plane’s emergency landing malfunction, focusing on possible mechanical failures and the possibility of bird strikes. As uncertainty looms and speculation grows, the nation grieves for those lost in this heartbreaking aviation incident.
