A family member shared the messages with News1.
As rescue operations continue at Muan International Airport following the terrible plane crash, News1 shared a photo of chilling messages from a passenger who was on board the flight.
Bangkok-Korea plane crashes at Muan international airport: 28 confirmed dead
On December 29, 2024 (KST), at approximately 9:07 am, at Jeju water The flight carrying 181 people (175 passengers and 6 crew members) from Bangkok to Muan failed to land, resulting in numerous casualties. Korean news outlets have since reported that the plane was unable to use its landing gear, based on witness footage showing the plane hurtling down the runway, unable to reduce speed, before veering off the runway , crashing into a wall.
Meanwhile, a family member of a passenger on board the flight has come forward to share the latest set of KakaoTalk messages received. The family member told News1 that he was no longer able to contact the passenger.
Passengers: We are holding.
Passengers: A bird got stuck in the wing…
Family: Huh?
Passengers: …so we can’t land yet.
Family: Since when?
Passengers: Right now.
Passengers: Do I have to leave a will?
The chilling messages suggest that a “bird strike,” or an aviation term that refers to a collision between a plane and one or more birds, has occurred. However, nothing has been verified; Authorities at the crash site and other aviation experts are working to confirm the cause of the crash.
Meanwhile, updates from Muan International Airport confirmed at least 62 deaths. A Yonhap a news report has since quoted the Jeonnam Fire Department as saying so “Of the 181 people, 2 were rescued and the majority are presumed dead.”
