South Korea’s Plane Crash: A Sad Event Explained
💔 South Korea is feeling very sad after a big plane accident happened at Muan International Airport. Let’s find out what happened and why it’s important.
What Happened?
On a Sunday morning, a plane was trying to land at Muan International Airport, which is about 290 kilometers away from Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The plane was coming from Bangkok, Thailand, and had 175 passengers and 6 crew members on board.
Unfortunately, when the plane tried to land, something went wrong. The landing gear, which are the wheels that help the plane land safely, didn’t work properly. The plane landed without its wheels, which is called a “belly landing.”
The Accident
The plane skidded off the runway and hit a wall. It broke into two pieces and caught fire. 🚒 Firefighters came quickly to try to help. Sadly, out of 181 people on the plane, only 2 crew members survived. This is the worst plane accident in South Korea in many years.
Why Did It Happen?
Right now, experts think that a bird might have hit the plane, causing the landing gear to fail. This is called a “bird strike.” The people in charge are looking at the plane’s flight data and voice recorders to understand exactly what went wrong. This might take a long time.
How Is South Korea Responding?
The acting President of South Korea, Choi Sang-mok, announced a week-long period of mourning. This means that the whole country is showing respect for those who lost their lives. People are wearing ribbons to show they care, and special places are set up where people can pay their respects.
Supporting the Families
The area where the accident happened is being given extra help. The government wants to make sure the families of those who died get the support they need.
Why Is This Important?
Events like this are very sad, but it’s important to learn from them. Safety in the skies is very important, and experts will work hard to prevent accidents like this in the future.
Let’s keep the families and friends of those affected in our thoughts. 💙
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
