A devastating plane crash involving a Jeju Airlines Boeing 737-800 occurred on December 29, shocking South Korea and the international aviation community. The flight, 7C2216, was en route from Bangkok, Thailand, to Muan International Airport in South Korea when tragedy struck.
Reports indicate that the aircraft failed to deploy its landing gear, resulting in a collision with a runway fence. The impact caused a massive explosion that engulfed the plane in flames. The tragic incident has claimed the lives of at least 28 people so far, with 179 individuals feared dead. Only two passengers were rescued alive from the wreckage, marking a grim outcome for the 175 passengers and six crew members on board.
Firefighting and rescue operations are ongoing at the crash site. South Korean authorities have temporarily closed Muan International Airport to focus on emergency responses. The efforts of rescue teams and firefighters continue as they battle the blaze and work to recover victims.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with aviation experts and authorities examining the circumstances that led to this tragic accident. The global community mourns the loss of so many lives in what has become one of the deadliest aviation accidents in South Korea’s history.
Stay tuned for updates on this heartbreaking incident as officials release more details.
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