Tragedy at Muan: Airline disaster leaves 179 dead
A devastating plane crash occurred at Muan Airport in South Korea, involving a flight from Bangkok. Of the 181 people on board, 179 tragically lost their lives. The two survivors, both crew members, are men and women. One passenger sent an SMS to a relative just before the disaster, and the final sentence is deeply moving.
The tragic crash occurred at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The aircraft, returning 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 destroyed.
On board were 175 passengers and six crew members. It has already been declared the worst aviation disaster in the country in decades. The pilot managed to send a mayday signal two minutes before the crash. It is believed that a bird strike may have damaged the landing gear. The recovered black boxes will help determine the exact cause of the crash.
Heartfelt message to loved ones
According to Reuters, one passenger managed to contact loved ones just before the crash. He sent an SMS to a relative, mentioning a bird lodged in the plane's wing.
The final sentence of the message is particularly heartrending: "Should I say my last words?" It appears the passenger sensed the impending tragedy.
Enormous tragedy
Police issued a statement underscoring 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, the relatives of the victims endured harrowing moments as they awaited 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 elderly woman, unsure of the fate of her loved ones.
Source: fakt.pl, Reuters, X, WP News
