Jeju Air Flight Meets Disaster at Muan International Airport
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 experienced a catastrophic failure when it overran the runway at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The plane, which was landing on runway 01, could not stop in time, leading to a devastating collision with a ground obstacle.
Aircraft Destruction and Fire
Upon impact, the aircraft disintegrated and erupted into flames, leaving no part of the plane intact. The severity of the crash was exacerbated by the explosion that followed the initial impact.
Malfunction Leads to Fatal Crash
Investigations have pointed towards a malfunction in the landing gear as the primary cause of the accident. This mechanical failure prevented the aircraft from slowing down and stopping safely after touchdown, leading to the tragic overrun.
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Significant Loss of Life
The aftermath of this horrific event has confirmed at least 120 fatalities, highlighting one of the deadliest aviation incidents in recent South Korean history. The exact cause of the landing gear failure is still under investigation, with authorities working to understand why such a disaster was not averted.
