Muan International Airport in South Korea hosted a memorial service on Sunday for the victims of the tragic plane crash that occurred recently. On the first day of the new year, families who lost loved ones in the accident came together to honor their memory.
Initial Post-Accident Findings Released
The Ministry of Transport announced after the accident that one of the plane’s two black boxes had been recovered, and the recorded data is under analysis. While the cockpit voice recorder is being examined in South Korea, the damaged flight data recorder has been sent to the United States for detailed analysis.
Details of the Crash: Jeju Air Plane Turns into a Fireball
The aircraft, operated by South Korea’s budget airline Jeju Air, lost control during takeoff, crashing into a concrete fence at Muan International Airport and catching fire. It was stated that the plane attempted to land on its fuselage due to a failure in deploying the front landing gear.
Footage aired on local television showed the plane skidding along the runway before colliding with a concrete barrier. Black smoke was seen rising from the flames that engulfed the aircraft following the impact.
Casualties and Survivors
Only two crew members survived the crash, while 179 passengers onboard lost their lives. Most of the victims were South Korean nationals, with two Thai passengers also among the deceased. Authorities confirmed that the victims’ identities have been identified, and so far, 11 bodies have been returned to their families.
Memorial Service and Safety Inspections
In the wake of the accident, the families and loved ones of the victims gathered for the first time at Muan International Airport to attend a ceremony honoring their loss.
The acting President of South Korea instructed that all airline operations across the country undergo safety inspections following the crash. Additionally, it was announced that Boeing 737-800 models will undergo comprehensive checks. The investigation into the incident continues in collaboration with South Korean and U.S. inspectors.
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