Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea Claims 179 Lives, Two Survivors Pulled from Wreckage
A devastating plane crash on Sunday morning has claimed the lives of 179 people, leaving only two survivors, after a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway, struck a concrete fence, and erupted into flames at Muan Airport, located about 290 kilometers south of Seoul. The aircraft, which had arrived from Bangkok, was attempting to land at around 9:03 a.m. when its front landing gear reportedly failed to deploy, causing the plane to lose control. The fire quickly spread, engulfing the wreckage. Authorities have recovered 177 bodies so far, with 88 of them identified. Among the passengers, most were South Korean, along with two Thai nationals. South Korea’s Transport Ministry confirmed that the plane was a 15-year-old jet. This crash is considered one of South Korea’s deadliest aviation disasters in recent years, sending shockwaves throughout the nation and raising questions about the cause of the landing gear malfunction. Investigations are underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Of the 181 people on board, including 85 women, 84 men, and 10 others whose gender is yet to be confirmed, only two crew members managed to survive. They were pulled from the burning wreckage and are currently in stable condition, receiving treatment for injuries. One of the survivors, a male crew member, is being treated for severe fractures at Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital. Doctors confirmed he is conscious and his condition is not life-threatening.
