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Lee Jeong-hyeon, chief of the Muan Fire Department, said, “It is presumed that most of the 181 people on board the plane have died.”
Out of the 181 passengers on board, only 2 survived. (Photo Credits: Reuters)
179 passengers lost their lives when a Jeju Air plane crashed in South Korea while landing on December 29. According to initial reports, the flight coming from Bangkok faced a bird strike. Out of the 181 people on board, only 2 survived. Disturbing videos and photos from the crash are circulating online, with one capturing the plane skidding during landing before exploding into a fireball.
Families of the victims of the ill-fated Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 are completely devastated. Several hours after the crash, Muan Fire Department Chief Lee Jeong-Hyeon informed, “It is presumed that most of the 181 people on board the plane have died.” The room, filled with the family members of the passengers, held a mix of hope and tears as they awaited updates.
Clinging to hope, a family member reportedly asked, “Is there absolutely no chance of survival?” Unfortunately, breaking the devastating news, Chief Lee Jeong-Hyeon responded, “It’s unfortunate, but that’s what we’re seeing.”
According to a local outlet, one of the women in the room also recounted, “My sister was on that plane. She had always suffered, but now that her circumstances had improved, she went to have fun.”
Following the crash, Jeju Air’s CEO Kim E-bae apologised and expressed condolences. He said, “First, we bow our heads in apology to everyone who has trusted Jeju Air. At approximately 9:03 AM on 29 December, flight 7C2216 from Bangkok to Muan caught fire while landing at Muan International Airport. Above all, we express our deepest condolences and apologies to the families of the passengers who lost their lives in this accident. At present, the cause of the accident is difficult to determine, and we must await the official investigation results from the relevant government agencies.”
Meanwhile, South Korea’s Acting President Choi Sang-mok announced a 7-day national mourning. He said, “We extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives in this unexpected tragedy.”
Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 crash marks the deadliest ever event in South Korea after the 1997 Korean Air Lines disaster, which claimed the lives of over 200 people.
