Jeju Air Plane Crash at Muan Airport Claims 62 Lives
A tragic accident involving Jeju Air’s flight 7C2216 occurred at Muan International Airport, resulting in the deaths of 62 people and injuries to many others.
The Boeing 737-800 was returning from Bangkok, Thailand, when it skidded off the runway during landing. Preliminary reports suggest that a bird strike may have caused a malfunction in the landing gear, but this has not been confirmed.
The flight had over 170 passengers and six crew members on board, making it the first fatal crash in the history of the low-cost airline.
In response to the incident, all flights at Muan International Airport have been canceled. Emergency teams are working tirelessly to rescue survivors and provide medical assistance to the injured.
South Korea’s acting President has instructed authorities to conduct full-scale rescue operations and investigate the cause of the crash thoroughly. The aviation authorities are also assisting in the investigation to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the disaster.
This tragedy has left the nation in shock and mourning. Jeju Air has extended condolences to the families of the victims and pledged to cooperate fully with authorities to uncover the cause of the crash.
As rescue efforts continue, the focus remains on providing support to the survivors and ensuring a thorough investigation to prevent such incidents in the future.
