Jeju Air flight crashed on landing in South Korea, with 179 fatalities

From Investing.com: 2024-12-30 00:10:36

A tragic incident occurred at Muan International Airport in South Korea when a Jeju Air passenger jet crashed on landing, resulting in 179 fatalities, making it the country’s deadliest air disaster. The final minutes of Flight 7C2216 were documented by the transport ministry and fire authorities, showing the sequence of events leading up to the crash. The pilot had reported a bird strike, prompting an emergency landing attempt on a different runway before ultimately crashing into an embankment after overshooting the initial landing. Rescue efforts were swiftly mobilized, with two individuals rescued from the wreckage. The airport was subsequently closed following the tragic event.



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