Tragedy at Muan: Devastating plane crash claims 179 lives
A tragic plane crash occurred at Muan International Airport in South Korea, involving a flight from Bangkok. Of the 181 people on board, 179 lost their lives. The two survivors are crew members—a man and a woman. One passenger managed to send a text message to a relative shortly before the crash, and the last sentence is heartbreaking.
The tragic incident took place at Muan International Airport. The aircraft, which was en route from Bangkok, broke apart and caught fire upon landing. Online footage shows the plane without landing gear sliding on its belly along the runway, crashing into a concrete wall, and exploding. The aircraft was nearly entirely destroyed.
There were 175 passengers and six crew members on board. This is already being regarded as the worst aviation disaster in the country in decades. The pilot managed to send a mayday signal two minutes before the crash. It is likely that a bird strike damaged the landing gear. The recovered black boxes will assist in determining the precise cause of the crash.
Heartfelt message to loved ones
According to Reuters, one of the passengers managed to reach out to loved ones just before the crash. He sent a text message to a relative, informing them about a bird stuck in the plane's wing.
The last sentence of the message is particularly poignant: "Should I say my last words?" It seems the passenger sensed the impending tragedy.
Enormous tragedy
Police issued a statement highlighting the scale of the tragedy. "The plane is almost completely destroyed, complicating the identification of victims. The process of recovering remains is taking a considerable amount of time," it was reported.
At Muan Airport, relatives of the victims endured heart-wrenching moments as they waited for news. South Korean media showed scenes of despair as authorities read out the names of the deceased. "We need to know if they are alive!" cried an older woman, anxious about the fate of her loved ones.
Source: fakt.pl, Reuters, X, WP News
