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South Korea Plane Crash: 179 Dead in Devastating Jeju Air Disaster

Investigators Probe South Korea Plane Crash as Jeju Air Tragedy Claims 179 Lives

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December 29, 2024
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Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 engulfed in flames after the South Korea plane crash at Muan International Airport, with emergency crews on-site.

Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 engulfed in flames after the South Korea plane crash at Muan International Airport, with emergency crews on-site.

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  • 1. Timeline of the South Korea Plane Crash
  • 2. Victims and Identification Efforts
  • 3. Investigation Underway
  • 4. Global and Local Responses
  • 5. Implications for Aviation Safety
  • 6. Human Stories of Loss and Resilience

Tragedy Strikes as South Korea Plane Crash Claims 179 Lives in Jeju Air Disaster

SEOUL, South Korea — A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport on Sunday, slamming into a concrete fence before erupting into flames. The catastrophic crash claimed the lives of 179 of the 181 passengers and crew members onboard, marking one of South Korea’s worst aviation disasters. The focus now shifts to uncovering the cause of this tragic South Korea plane crash.

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Timeline of the South Korea Plane Crash

Jeju Air Flight 7C 2216 departed from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport at 2:30 a.m. local time with no reported issues. It approached Muan International Airport around 9:00 a.m., where conditions were clear. Moments before landing, the airport control tower issued a bird strike warning due to increased avian activity. Despite this, the pilot attempted to land, but the plane’s front landing gear failed to deploy.

BREAKING: Crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 in South Korea caught on video pic.twitter.com/r49Wz6OMfh

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) December 29, 2024

Footage aired by South Korean media, as described by the Associated Press, showed the aircraft skidding across the runway at high speed before colliding with a concrete wall. The impact caused an explosion that engulfed the plane in flames, leaving only the tail assembly intact.

Emergency responders arrived within minutes but faced intense heat and smoke, complicating rescue efforts. While most passengers were trapped inside the wreckage, two survivors, both crew members, were rescued and are now in stable condition.

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Victims and Identification Efforts

Among the 181 individuals onboard were 175 South Koreans and two Thai nationals. The Associated Press reported that 177 bodies have been recovered, of which 88 have been identified so far. Forensic teams are working to identify the remaining victims, though the process has been delayed by the severity of the fire damage.

Families of the victims gathered at Muan International Airport to hear updates and identify loved ones. Boonchuay Duangmanee, whose daughter Jongluk was among the Thai victims, expressed his grief, saying, “I never thought this would be the last time I saw my daughter.”

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Investigation Underway

South Korea’s Transport Ministry has launched an investigation into the crash, focusing on potential causes such as mechanical failure and the reported bird strike. The black box, containing flight data and cockpit voice recordings, has been recovered, though it may take months to analyze.

Details revealed by the Associated Press indicate that the control tower had warned of increased bird activity near the runway and advised the pilot to divert to an alternate landing site. However, the pilot sent out a distress signal moments before the crash, suggesting a rapid escalation of the situation.

Emergency responders at Muan International Airport with a flock of migratory birds in the background
Emergency responders at Muan International Airport with a flock of migratory birds in the background

Jeju Air President Kim E-bae apologized to the victims’ families during a televised news conference, stating, “We will cooperate fully with authorities to determine what caused this disaster and to prevent such incidents in the future.” Kim also emphasized that the aircraft had undergone regular maintenance with no previously reported issues.

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Global and Local Responses

This South Korea plane crash has drawn condolences from leaders worldwide. Pope Francis referenced the tragedy during his Angelus prayer in Vatican City, offering prayers for the victims and their families. Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pledged support for the Thai victims’ families, while Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his condolences. Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, issued a statement pledging its assistance and extending sympathies to those affected.

The South Korean government has declared Muan a special disaster zone and announced a weeklong national mourning period. Acting head of state Choi Sang-mok visited the crash site, calling for expedited efforts to identify victims and support grieving families.

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Implications for Aviation Safety

The crash has reignited concerns over aviation safety, particularly regarding bird strike risks near airports. As highlighted in the Associated Press report, bird strikes have been linked to numerous past incidents, prompting calls for stricter protocols and enhanced airport technology to mitigate such risks.

Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidding off the runway during the South Korea plane crash at Muan Airport. Thick smoke visible in the background.
Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidding off the runway during the South Korea plane crash at Muan Airport. Thick smoke visible in the background.

This incident also adds to South Korea’s troubled aviation history, including the 1997 Korean Air disaster in Guam, which killed 228 people. Aviation analyst Park Sung-ho noted that while rare, bird strikes can lead to catastrophic mechanical failures. “This crash is a stark reminder of the importance of proactive safety measures,” he said.

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Human Stories of Loss and Resilience

At Muan International Airport, grieving families waited anxiously for updates. Survivors, too, are grappling with the aftermath. A rescued crew member remains hospitalized in intensive care, recovering from multiple fractures.

Health officials cited by the Associated Press said the survivor described waking up amid flames and chaos, expressing gratitude for being rescued. Emergency responders continue to search the crash site for additional evidence, hoping to piece together the final moments before the tragedy.


For the latest updates on the South Korea plane crash and related coverage, stay tuned to Unitedpac St. Lucia News.

Source: Associated Press (AP)
Tags: aviation disaster South Koreaaviation safety concerns 2024bird strike airplane crashBoeing 737-800 crash newsJeju Air crash updatesJeju Air flight 7C 2216 crashMuan airport tragedyMuan International Airport incidentplane skids off runwaySouth Korea plane accident

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