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A Tragic Morning at Muan Airport
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.
NewspaperAmigo – Your Global News Buddy 
A reported bird strike moments before landing
Potential landing gear malfunction
A nearby concrete structure near the runway
