Many Dead as Plane with 181 On Board Crashes at South Korea’s Muan Airport

Second Aviation Tragedy in a Week After Kazakhstan Crash

December 29, 2024: A devastating plane crash at South Korea’s Muan International Airport claimed the lives of at least 28 people after a Boeing 737-800 aircraft veered off the runway during landing.

The Jeju Air Flight 2216, carrying 181 people, including 175 passengers and 6 crew members, was returning from Thailand when it reportedly experienced landing gear malfunction, believed to be caused by bird strikes.

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The Crash and Rescue Efforts:

Emergency services were immediately deployed after the plane crashed into a fence during a failed belly-landing attempt and caught fire. Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the crash site as rescue operations commenced.

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So far, two survivors have been rescued from the rear section of the aircraft, while rescue teams continue evacuation and search operations.

Official Response:

Acting President Choi Sang-mok issued an urgent directive for all resources to be mobilized in rescue and recovery efforts.

“All related agencies must mobilize all available resources to save the personnel,” he said in a public statement.

Second Aviation Tragedy in a Week:

This tragic incident comes just days after an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan, claiming 38 lives.

In that incident, Flight J2-8243 crashed after being unable to land at Grozny Airport in Russia due to Ukrainian drone attacks in the region.

Investigation Underway:

Authorities in South Korea have launched an investigation into the crash, with initial reports suggesting bird strikes as the potential cause of the landing gear failure.

As rescue efforts continue, families of the victims await updates while the aviation community mourns yet another devastating loss.

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