South Korea is mourning after a devastating plane accident that happened on Sunday. A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people crash-landed and burst into flames, leading to the loss of 179 lives. 😢
The plane was flying from Thailand to South Korea when it ran into trouble upon landing at Muan International Airport, southwest of Seoul. Officials believe a bird strike might have caused the crash. A bird strike happens when birds collide with an airplane, which can be very dangerous if they get into the engines.
Video footage showed the plane skidding off the runway and crashing into a wall before it caught fire. Two brave flight attendants survived and are being treated at the hospital.
Investigators from South Korea and the United States are working together to find out exactly what happened. They have found the plane’s black boxes, which record important flight information and conversations in the cockpit. These will help them understand the cause of the crash.
The South Korean government has declared a seven-day national mourning period. Many countries around the world have sent their condolences to South Korea during this difficult time.
Jeju Air has apologized for the accident, and safety investigators are checking to make sure all planes are safe to fly. Boeing, the company that made the airplane, is also helping with the investigation.
Our hearts go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives. 💗
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South Korea grieves after 179 die in its deadliest plane crash
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