A passenger jet carrying 181 individuals from Bangkok crashed in Muan, South Korea, resulting in 179 fatalities, making it the worst aviation accident in the country in nearly 30 years. Investigations are underway to determine the underlying causes of the crash while affected families await further news.
Devastating Plane Crash in South Korea Claims 179 Lives
Devastating Plane Crash in South Korea Claims 179 Lives
A tragic air disaster involving a Jeju Air flight has left South Korea in mourning as families grapple with the loss of their loved ones.
On December 29, 2024, a catastrophic aviation accident unfolded in South Korea when a Jeju Air passenger aircraft, with 181 people on board, careened off the runway at Muan International Airport, subsequently crashing into a wall and erupting into flames. Out of the passengers, only two crew members survived after being rescued from the tail section of the burning plane.
The incident marks the deadliest air disaster in South Korea since the 1990s and the most severe crash on national soil to date. Victims’ families anxiously awaited information at Muan airport, their fears materializing as grim reports confirmed that 179 people perished in the crash. Investigative authorities are focusing on the airplane's landing gear, which seemed to have malfunctioned, and determining whether birds may have played a role in the incident.
The emotional toll on the families was palpable, with scenes of anguish and despair unfolding as relatives sought answers. By the end of Sunday, officials indicated that only 65 bodies had been identified through fingerprint analysis, with several others too grievously damaged for immediate identification. Among those confirmed deceased were a 23-year-old flight attendant and a 78-year-old male passenger. The crash has sent shockwaves throughout South Korea, igniting outrage and sorrow as the community grapples with the enormity of this tragedy.
