Jeju Air flight crashes near Muan Airport in South Korea, killing 179 out of 181 on board.

A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to South Korea's Muan International Airport crashed on December 29, 2024, killing 179 of the 181 people on board. The plane, a Boeing 737-800, attempted a belly landing after reportedly failing to deploy its landing gear following a bird strike warning. While officials initially suggested the crash was due to the bird strike, experts doubt this alone could have caused the failure. The investigation into the exact cause is ongoing.

December 29, 2024
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