Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash Kills 179 in South Korea

The recent crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 at Muan International Airport, South Korea, has resulted in 179 fatalities out of 181 people on board, marking the deadliest aviation disaster in the country's history. Initial reports suggested a bird strike as a contributing factor, but experts have cast doubt, citing unexplained issues such as the aircraft's failure to deploy landing gear and flaps. Investigations are underway by South Korean authorities and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, with the voice and flight data recorders being crucial to understanding the crash's causes. Acting President Choi Sang-mok has ordered an emergency safety inspection of all airline operations in South Korea. The crash involved a Boeing 787-800, and the U.S. is involved due to the aircraft's origin. The tragedy has prompted calls for transparency and prompt communication with victims' families during the investigation process.