South Korea is mourning after a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok crashed during landing at Muan International Airport Sunday morning, killing 179 people. Only two crew members survived the fiery incident that’s sparked urgent safety questions. 🌏✈️
What Went Wrong?
Aviation experts are laser-focused on four key factors:
🦅 A reported bird strike moments before landing
⚙️ Potential landing gear malfunction
🏗️ A nearby concrete structure near the runway
👨✈️ Possible pilot error during emergency maneuvers
The Boeing 737-800 attempted a “belly landing” without functioning gear before skidding off the runway and exploding. Firefighters took 40 minutes to control the blaze. 🔥
The Human Cost
Of the 181 onboard, only two flight attendants survived with critical burns. Families from 14 countries await answers as investigators comb through the wreckage. 💔
Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.
