On December 29, 2024, the crash of a plane upon landing in South Korea caused the death of at least 120 people. Images from the airport where the tragedy occurred were broadcast.
“The plane is almost completely destroyed”deplore the South Korean authorities. This Sunday, a Jeju Air plane crashed on the runway of Muan Airport.
ud83dudd34 Crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 at Muan Airport in South Korea.
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This flight, JJA-2216 from Bangkok, is one of the deadliest in the country’s history. The images were broadcast by local media.
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Sunday noon now in South Korea. Jeju Air Flight 2216 with 181 people on board crashed upon landing at Muan International Airport. So far, 47 deaths. pic.twitter.com/4vyDtOZTxb
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A violent shock and a fire
The video demonstrates the violence of the collision which preceded the explosion of part of the machine, then its fire. We see the device sliding on the ground for several dozen meters, releasing sparks and plumes of smoke, before crashing into a wall at the end of the runway.
There, the plane exploded and threw debris several meters around. When the dust settles, it continues to burn. Except for the tail of the device, the plane was completely burned. According to local authorities, “The passengers were ejected from the plane when it collided with a barrier, leaving them with little chance of survival.”.
The plane burned
“The plane is almost completely destroyed and the identification of the deceased is proving difficult,” explains a local fire official.
This morning the results showed at least 120 dead of the 181 people transported by this Boeing 737. There are at least two survivors.
“The cause of the accident is believed to be a collision with birds combined with unfavorable weather conditions. However, the exact cause will be announced after investigation. » detailed relief efforts during a press briefing.
