The Jeju Air flight was arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, when it encountered difficulties during landing. At 8:57 AM local time, the aircraft was warned about a potential bird strike by air traffic control. Shortly after, the pilot issued a mayday call. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by several more as the plane came to a stop. Local officials have confirmed that 179 of the 181 passengers aboard lost their lives, prompting an immediate investigation into the series of events that led to this devastating accident.
Amid the tragedy, two crew members have survived the crash, with one now speaking with officials about the sequence of events. Witness accounts reflect the chaotic scene, with reports of first noticing dark smoke and explosions in rapid succession. Families of the victims are now flocking to the airport for updates, grappling with the immense loss and uncertainty surrounding their loved ones. Witnesses emphasized the chaotic atmosphere, describing how they initially mistook the initial explosion for an oil tanker incident before realizing the gravity of the plane crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an extensive investigation into this accident. Initial findings indicate possible mechanical failures, including the failure of the aircraft's landing gear to deploy. Experts are exploring the relationship between the potential bird strike and other factors, such as pilot response and weather conditions at the time of the crash. This incident has raised immediate concerns about aviation safety in South Korea, especially in light of the recent martial law, as the nation mourns the loss of life and seeks answers.
A catastrophic plane crash occurred in South Korea today, resulting in the tragic deaths of 179 individuals aboard a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800. The aircraft was attempting to land at Muang International Airport when it failed to deploy its landing gear, skidded across the runway, and ultimately crashed into an embankment, leading to an explosive wreckage that engulfed the area in smoke and panic. Witnesses described a series of explosions, stating that the situation escalated to chaos as they observed the plane once it crashed. First responders quickly arrived at the scene to aid the two survivors—crew members who were seated near the rear of the aircraft and have since been hospitalized. Local authorities have launched an investigation into this heartbreaking incident, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sending an expert team to assist in understanding the causes behind this tragedy.Why don’t pilots take precaution measure even tower give warning about birds strike risks.
No flaps, slats, elevators, air brakes...amazing how the pilots could even touch down they way they did
The probable cause of this is poor maintenance thats why the gear did not work properly 😅
The plane has no fire whatsoever while on its belly, the fire or explosion only happened when they hit that concrete wall for whatever that was supposed to me. It got me thinking maybe there was a possibility that not that many people would die if that reinforce concrete was not at the end of the run away...
Whoever thought it was a good idea to place intentionally frangible antennas behind a concrete wall at the end of that runway needs to face criminal charges. It’s incredibly aggravating to know that many more people could have survived this accident if it weren’t for that stupid wall.
