Jeju Air Plane Crash Leaves 62 Dead in South Korea
Jeju Air Plane Crash Leaves 62 Dead in South Korea

Jeju Air Plane Crash Leaves 62 Dead in South Korea

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A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, carrying 181 people, crashed on landing at Muan airport in South Korea, leaving at least 85 confirmed dead, while only two survivors were rescued from the wreckage. The plane reportedly issued a 'mayday' warning after being alerted to a bird strike during its initial landing attempt, leading to a belly landing without landing gear and a subsequent collision with a concrete barrier that caused a fire. Investigations into the crash may take up to three years due to the need for cooperation with the aircraft's manufacturers abroad, raising concerns over manufacturing defects or technical issues. The South Korean authorities are examining the roles of adverse weather and the bird strike in the accident, while Malaysia's embassy in Seoul is monitoring the situation, noting no Malaysian involvement has been confirmed. Rescuers deployed 32 fire trucks and helicopters to manage the blaze and assist in recovery efforts. This incident marks one of the deadliest aviation disasters in South Korea's history amidst a backdrop of political turmoil.

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