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A devastating video has emerged capturing the final moments of a South Korean plane as it veered off course and crashed into a concrete barrier, triggering a fiery explosion.
The footage shows the Jeju Air flight attempting to land at Muan International Airport near Seoul when it suddenly went awry, speeding down the runway before slamming into a concrete fence and bursting into flames. The catastrophic incident resulted in the tragic loss of 179 lives, with only two crew members miraculously surviving the disaster.
The harrowing video shows the plane’s wheels leaving the ground as it becomes increasingly out of control, before finally coming to rest in a cloud of smoke and debris. The images are a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of the crash.
According to reports, the flight was arriving from Bangkok when it suddenly went off course, hitting the concrete barrier at approximately 9:03 am local time. Kyle Bailey, a former safety team representative with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has offered his analysis on the incident, stating that it appears the aircraft was traveling too fast as it hit the runway.
“It’s pretty much what spelled disaster for that airplane,” he cautioned.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is still in its early stages, but authorities have already begun examining flight data and cockpit voice recorders to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Senior Transport Ministry official Joo Jong-wan has confirmed that all relevant evidence will be thoroughly analyzed to identify the root cause of the disaster.
While officials have yet to pinpoint a definitive reason for the crash, Lee Jeong-hyeon, chief of the Muan fire station, revealed that investigators are exploring various possibilities, including the possibility of bird strikes. Notably, airport control tower had issued a bird strike warning to the pilot shortly before landing, giving permission to land in an alternative area.
The investigation will likely take several months to complete. Meanwhile, authorities have confirmed that the plane was almost completely destroyed, with only the tail assembly remaining intact among the wreckage.
Source: www.foxnews.com
