South Korea Plane Crash: 179 Dead in Devastating Airport Tragedy
A horrific air disaster at South KoreaS Muan International Airport has left a nation in mourning. Jeju Air flight 7C2216, arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed and burst into flames upon landing, killing 179 passengers and crew members. Only two crew members survived the devastating impact.
Jeon Je-young, whose daughter Mi-sook perished in the crash, recounted the heartbreaking details. “When I saw the accident video, the plane seemed out of control,” the 71-year-old said, his voice filled with grief. “My daughter, who is only in her mid-40s, ended up like this. This is astonishing.”
Mi-sook, described by her father as a warm and loving person, had returned home for Christmas, bringing gifts for her family just days before the tragedy.”She is much nicer than my son, sometimes asking me to go out for a meal,” Jeon recalled, showing reporters his last messages with his daughter.
The impact of the crash was catastrophic, leaving the aircraft “almost fully destroyed,” according to fire officials. Yeom Dong-bu, a Muan firefighter at the scene, described the scene: “Through collision twice and explosion, most of the passengers were thrown off the plane, though two crew members luckily survived at the tail end. I used to work on ambulances so I’ve seen this kind of terrible stuff like car crashes, but not on this scale.”
The crash has sparked widespread grief and outrage. Families gathered at the airport, screaming, weeping, and collapsing as they awaited news of their loved ones. crime scene investigators collected DNA samples to aid in the identification process. Jeon’s poignant question reflects the public’s anguish: “The water near the airport is not deep. Here are softer fields than this cement runway. Why couldn’t the pilot land there instead?”
The investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. The lack of visible landing gear in videos circulating online has raised serious questions about the circumstances leading up to the accident. The incident marks the deadliest air accident in South Korean history, leaving an indelible mark on the nation and prompting a thorough examination of aviation safety protocols.
As the nation mourns the loss of 179 lives, the focus now shifts to supporting the grieving families and uncovering the truth behind this devastating tragedy. The impact of this event will undoubtedly resonate throughout the global aviation community,prompting renewed scrutiny of safety measures and emergency response procedures.
