Incredibly, 179 people were killed in the Muan Air accident, and entertainment industry such as Jang Yoon-jung, Choi Hee, and Jang Sung-kyu also carried out a memorial relay
Dec 29, 2024
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Jang Sung-kyu said on his social media, `I can't believe it.. May there be no more casualties...," he said, expressing his dismal feelings. Choi Hee said "I saw the news a while ago. It's so shocking and heartbreaking," he wrote, expressing his condolences by posting a black photo. Jang Yoon-jung also "It's a very heartbreaking accident. I pray for the repose of the deceased……" in memory of the victims.
The accident occurred at 9:05 a.m. on the same day when Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed into the outer wall of the runway while landing at Muan International Airport. The aircraft caught fire after the collision, destroying most of the aircraft except the tail, and according to the fire authorities, only two crew members were rescued and taken to hospitals out of 181 passengers. All 179 other passengers are believed to have died.
The possibility of a collision with a flock of birds is being raised as the cause of the accident, and aviation authorities and the accident investigation committee are investigating the exact circumstances.
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