On Sunday, South Korean Muan Airport became the site of a tragic aviation accident in which the Boeing 737-8AS belonging to the Jeju Air Line crashed during the landing. According to information provided by the Korean Fire Department, as quoted by Reuter, the number of fatalities increased to 167.
The head of Muan Fire Department, Lee Jung-hyun, reported that investigators are considering various possible causes of the disaster, including bird participation and hard weather conditions. The South Korean Ministry of Transportation revealed that the flight control tower had warned the pilots of a possible collision with the bird moments before the Mayday message was issued.
The biggest aviation tragedy in 30 years
The Transport hotel described the accident as "the most tragic aviation accident involving South Korean airlines for almost 3 decades". peculiar attention is paid to the analysis of aircraft behaviour in fresh seconds before the crash.
Shocking words of the passenger
The media revealed the contents of a fresh message sent by 1 of the passengers of a tragic flight. According to News1, a man told his comparative that the bird was stuck in the wing of the plane.
“Should I say the last words?” he wrote in the news.
These poignant words became a symbol of the drama played on board the Boeing 737-8AS.
How did tragedy happen?
According to preliminary findings, the failure of the chassis was a direct origin of the crash. The pilots attempted to land on the hull itself, resulting in a tragic impact on the runway. As a consequence of the collision, the aircraft went into flames.
On the recordings made available on social media, you can see the device flying at tremendous velocity on the runway to yet collide with the concrete wall on the edge of the airport complex. YTN tv aired material depicting these dramatic moments.
Rescue action
Rescue teams rapidly appeared at the crash site, which focused on rescuing passengers from the back of the aircraft. According to the authorities, at least 2 people were rescued. However, the flames and dense smoke that covered the detached parts of the device made the action much harder.
Searching for Answers
The crash investigation is ongoing. Experts examine both possible collision with the bird and possible method or operational errors. The aviation authorities announced a comprehensive analysis to prevent akin tragedies in the future.
Summary
The disaster of Boeing 737-8AS of Jeju Air line is 1 of the most tragic events in South Korea's aviation history. The families of the victims and the public await a full explanation of the causes of the accident. Shocking passenger relations and dramatic recordings only emphasize the magnitude of this tragedy, leaving questions to be answered only after the investigation.
Airplane veterans off runway, crashes at airport in S. Korea’s Muan https://t.co/7YoZZBs5FD
— Yonhap News Agency (@YonhapNews) December 29, 2024
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