47 Dead, 2 Rescued in Jeju Air Plane Crash in South Korea

South Korea's National Fire Agency has confirmed that at least 47 people have lost their lives in a tragic plane crash involving a Jeju Air flight.
The incident occurred earlier today, December 29, 2024, as the aircraft attempted to land at Muan International Airport in the southwest of the country. Rescue operations are still ongoing, with two survivors rescued from the wreckage so far.

The ill-fated Boeing 737-8AS had departed from Bangkok, Thailand, carrying 181 passengers and crew on board. According to preliminary reports from local news outlet Yonhap, the crash was triggered by a bird strike that caused a malfunction in the plane's landing gear. The aircraft failed to make a safe landing and subsequently burst into flames.
"So far, two rescued and 47 confirmed dead," the National Fire Agency stated in an official release, emphasizing the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts at the crash site.

The disaster has cast a shadow over South Korea’s aviation sector, which has maintained a relatively strong safety record in recent years. Jeju Air, a prominent low-cost carrier in the region, has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident.

Images from the crash site reveal the extent of the devastation, with emergency responders battling flames and sifting through debris to locate survivors. The South Korean government is expected to launch a full investigation into the incident, focusing on the reported bird strike and its impact on the aircraft’s landing systems.

This tragic accident underscores the rare but severe risks posed by bird strikes to aviation safety. Officials and aviation experts will likely intensify efforts to prevent such incidents and improve emergency response protocols in the future.

More updates will follow as rescue and investigation efforts continue.



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