A survivor of the tragic South Korea plane crash shares his chilling first words after the disaster that claimed 179 lives
Muan: The first words from a cabin crew member who survived a devastating plane crash in South Korea are haunting. This tragic incident took the lives of 179 people.
Two airline workers managed to escape when the Jeju Air flight skidded off the runway and crashed into a concrete barrier. It was a close call for them.
The plane erupted into flames after hitting the wall, and it was a chaotic scene. One of the survivors, a 33-year-old flight attendant named Lee, was taken to the hospital.
When he woke up, he was confused and asked, “What happened, why am I here?” He remembered wearing his seatbelt but couldn’t recall anything else.
Lee was responsible for passenger service at the back of the Boeing 737-800. He suffered a fractured shoulder and head injuries but is now recovering in a hospital in Seoul.
The other survivor, a 25-year-old female flight attendant, is being treated for injuries at a medical center in eastern Seoul. It’s a miracle they made it out alive.
Investigators are working hard to figure out what caused this tragic crash, one of the worst in South Korea’s aviation history. There are serious questions about whether it could have been prevented.
Flight data and cockpit voice recorders have been recovered, but it might take months to complete the investigation. Experts are puzzled, and there’s a lot of speculation about what went wrong.
Reports suggest the plane may have hit a bird while approaching Muan International Airport, which could have damaged the landing gear. Video footage shows the right engine being struck.
The pilot reportedly made a mayday call after the bird strike and tried to control the aircraft. Several landing attempts were aborted before the final attempt ended in disaster.
Despite the pilot’s efforts, the plane sped off the runway and crashed into a concrete wall, causing a massive explosion. It’s heartbreaking that only two survived out of 181 on board.
Rescue teams worked quickly to pull the survivors from the wreckage, but tragically, everyone else perished in the flames. Families are devastated, with many waiting at the airport for news of their loved ones.
Among the victims were entire families, and the grief is palpable. A man shared that he lost his sister-in-law, her husband, and their children in this tragedy.