MUAN – In a devastating turn of events, a Jeju Air (7C) Boeing 737 carrying 181 people crashed during a landing attempt at Muan International Airport in South Korea, leaving at least 85 confirmed dead. The tragedy has sparked grief and shock as authorities work to uncover the cause and assist the survivors.
According to official reports, the Boeing 737-800 was en route from Bangkok to Muan and encountered issues during landing. The crash’s aftermath included harrowing visuals circulating on social media and extensive rescue efforts.
Image via Yonhap News AgencyJeju Air Plane Crash
The Jeju Air flight 7C2216, operating from Bangkok to Muan, South Korea, tragically crashed while attempting a belly landing at Muan International Airport, approximately 288 kilometers from Seoul.
The Boeing 737-800, registered HL8088, veered off the runway, collided with a fence, and burst into flames. Onboard the aircraft were 175 passengers and six crew members, with 85 fatalities confirmed so far. Emergency responders are continuing efforts to assess the status of the remaining passengers and crew.
Eyewitness accounts and video footage shared on social media showed the aircraft’s failed landing attempt, followed by an explosion and a massive fireball.
BREAKING: Video shows crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 in South Korea. 181 people on board pic.twitter.com/9rQUC0Yxt8
— BNO News (@BNONews) December 29, 2024
While the cause of the crash remains under investigation, initial speculation reported by Aero World suggests a potential bird strike or other operational challenges may have contributed to the incident.
Social media platforms have been flooded with footage of the crash, showing the fiery aftermath and the thick smoke billowing from the crash site.
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The incident occurred when a Jeju Air flight, carrying 181 passengers and crew from Bangkok, veered off the runway upon landing, colliding with a barrier and bursting into… pic.twitter.com/A9eFiyTFpw
— The Informant (@theinformant_x) December 29, 2024
Similar Incident
In a separate and similarly tragic incident, an Azerbaijan Airlines (J2) Embraer 190 carrying 67 people crashed near Aktau. Authorities confirmed 29 survivors, while the remaining 38 individuals died.
The Azerbaijan Airlines (J2) flight 8243, en route from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya, was diverted due to adverse weather in Grozny. Tragically, it crashed near Aktau airport in Kazakhstan.
Eyewitness accounts and video footage shared on social media showed the aircraft descending rapidly, turning into a fireball upon impact. A Russian surface-to-air missile is being reported as the cause behind the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines E190 in Aktau, as reported by Euronews, citing Azerbaijani government sources.
Social media platforms were flooded with footage of the crash, showing the plane’s descent and fiery aftermath. Other visuals depicted first responders navigating through the wreckage in an effort to rescue survivors.
The international aviation community has extended condolences, emphasizing the importance of a thorough investigation to understand and prevent such incidents.
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