Flight Crashes in South Korea, 181 On Board

News Agencies

A tragic incident occurred at Muan International Airport in South Korea when Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed on December 29, 2024. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, carrying 181 people (175 passengers and 6 crew members), veered off the runway and struck a perimeter fence during landing. The plane erupted into flames upon impact, resulting in at least 28 fatalities and injuring several others.

Emergency crews swiftly responded to the scene, rescuing two survivors and working to contain the fire. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with authorities focusing on a possible malfunction in the landing gear. Disturbing videos of the crash have surfaced on social media, showing the plane engulfed in fire and thick black smoke.

The aviation community is closely monitoring the investigation to understand how this tragedy occurred and to prevent similar incidents in the future. The focus now is on supporting the affected families and ensuring a thorough investigation is conducted.