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141 out of 179 killed in Jeju Air plane crash identified

The remains of 141 of the 179 people killed in this week's Jeju Air plane crash have tentatively been identified, the land ministry said Monday.

Dec 30, 2024By Yonhap
141 out of 179 killed in Jeju Air plane crash identified
  • 179 killed in Muan airport plane crash, 2 rescued
  • Final message from Jeju Air passenger: 'A bird struck the wing, should I make a will?'
  • Muan airport control tower warned of bird strike, pilot's mayday call came one minute later
  • 'Critical 11 minutes': Jeju Air crash likely to be Korea's worst aviation disaster
  • Firefighters describe Jeju Air crash 'truly unbearable'
  • PHOTOS Mourning plane crash victims

Jeju Air flight returns after takeoff over similar landing gear issue found in Muan crash

A Jeju Air flight that took off in South Korea on Monday returned to the airport of departure due to the same landing gear issue that was found in a deadly crash involving a separate aircraft of the same model the previous day, the company said.

Dec 30, 2024By Yonhap
Jeju Air flight returns after takeoff over similar landing gear issue found in Muan crash
  • Families of plane crash victims mourn, voice frustrations
  • Jet crash disaster in Korea marks another setback for Boeing
  • Seoul to inspect all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in country following Jeju Air crash
  • Jeju Air plane flew relentlessly before tragedy with minimal maintenance

Bird strike, rushed belly landing blamed for Jeju Air crash catastrophe

Jeju Air Flight 2216, which crashed at Muan International Airport on Sunday, claiming a total of 179 lives, is suspected to have resulted from a bird strike that disabled the landing gear. The failure to deploy all three landing gear forced the pilot to attempt an emergency belly landing, leading to the tragic accident.

Dec 29, 2024By KTimes
Bird strike, rushed belly landing blamed for Jeju Air crash catastrophe

1 black box from crashed airplane partially damaged: officials

One of the two black boxes retrieved from the Jeju Air plane that crashed in Korea on Sunday had sustained partial damage, likely further delaying the analysis to determine the cause of the accident, land ministry officials said.

Dec 29, 2024By Yonhap
1 black box from crashed airplane partially damaged: officials

'Critical 11 minutes': Jeju Air crash likely to be Korea's worst aviation disaster

The crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 at Muan International Airport on Sunday is expected to be recorded as the worst aviation disaster in Korea’s history. Even compared to national carrier accidents abroad, the loss of life in this incident is staggering.

Dec 29, 2024By KTimes
'Critical 11 minutes': Jeju Air crash likely to be Korea's worst aviation disaster
  • 179 killed in Muan airport plane crash, 2 rescued
  • 141 out of 179 killed in Jeju Air plane crash identified

Muan Airport crash survivor asks, 'What happened?'

A flight attendant who survived the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport on Sunday asked, "What happened?" when questioned by doctors about her condition after being rushed to the hospital.

Dec 29, 2024By KTimes
Muan Airport crash survivor asks, 'What happened?'
  • Families of plane crash victims mourn, voice frustrations

Acting president announces national mourning period over deadly Muan plane crash

Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Sunday announced a period of national mourning over a deadly plane crash that claimed at least 177 lives, with two people still missing, according to his office.

Dec 29, 2024By Yonhap
Acting president announces national mourning period over deadly Muan plane crash
  • Families of plane crash victims mourn, voice frustrations

Families of plane crash victims mourn, voice frustrations

Families of victims of Sunday's deadly plane crash in Muan mourned the losses of their loved ones while expressing anger and frustration at the authorities' response in the accident's aftermath.

Dec 29, 2024By Yonhap
Families of plane crash victims mourn, voice frustrations
  • Jeju Air vows all-out efforts to cope with deadly plane crash
  • Final message from Jeju Air passenger: 'A bird struck the wing, should I make a will?'
  • Xi expresses condolences over deadly plane crash
  • Acting president announces national mourning period over deadly Muan plane crash
  • Muan Airport crash survivor asks, 'What happened?'
  • Jeju Air flight returns after takeoff over similar landing gear issue found in Muan crash

Bird strike or mechanical glitch? Jeju Air crash prompts questions over exact cause

Various interpretations have emerged regarding the cause of the deadly airliner crash in South Korea's southwestern county of Muan on Sunday, with initial investigations pointing to airframe failure following a "bird strike" as the main culprit.

Dec 29, 2024By Yonhap
Bird strike or mechanical glitch? Jeju Air crash prompts questions over exact cause

Muan Airport crash involved 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 with prior accident history

The plane that crashed at Muan International Airport on the morning of Dec. 29, carrying 181 passengers and crew, has been identified as a Boeing 737-800. The aircraft, operated by Jeju Air, was en route from Bangkok to Muan and is one of the carrier's main fleet models.

Dec 29, 2024By KTimes
Muan Airport crash involved 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 with prior accident history
  • 179 killed in Muan airport plane crash, 2 rescued
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