Dec 30, 2024
Plane Disaster Claims 179 Lives: South Korea in Mourning
Flags at Half-Mast as South Korea Mourns 179 Lives Lost in Deadly Plane Crash
South Korea mourns 179 victims of a Boeing 737 crash, marking seven days of mourning. The plane, en route from Thailand, crash-landed and caught fire. Investigations are underway
All on board Jeju Air Flight 2216 died, except two flight attendants. A bird strike is suspected as the cause of the crash, which left the plane nearly destroyed
Seoul will inspect all 101 Boeing 737-800s, with US investigators joining the crash probe
South Korea will inspect Boeing 737-800s after Flight 2216's crash. Both black boxes were found, and 141 victims identified
The air still heavy with the smell of blood, soldiers searched for body parts near the crash site. South Korea's acting president vowed full efforts to identify victims and support families
Families of crash victims waited at the airport overnight, anxiously awaiting news. At the crash site, wreckage remains scattered near the charred tail
Acting President Choi promised a thorough investigation and urgent safety checks. Most passengers were Korean, with two Thais on board
Jeju Air apologized for the crash, and another flight with the same aircraft model had a landing gear issue. A bird strike is suspected as the cause, and investigations are ongoing
Experts criticize airport construction after Jeju Air Flight 2216 hit a wall during its emergency landing, violating aviation safety standards
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