A Combination of Factors Led to the Tragedy**
A fatal combination of factors led to the devastating crash of a Jeju Air plane on December 29, killing 179 people, with only two survivors. The Boeing 737-800, which took off from Bangkok, made a fatal landing on the runway at Muan Airport in South Korea, veering off the strip and colliding with a concrete structure before exploding and catching fire.
Experts say the pilot’s decision to land the plane quickly, even after a bird strike, and the lack of time to prepare for a second landing attempt, contributed to the tragedy. The plane’s damaged undercarriage and the pilot’s decision to make a “go-around” maneuver, which was not fully executed, also played a role.
The investigation has also pointed to the short length of the runway, with only 2,500 meters available due to construction work, as a factor in the crash. The plane’s antenna, which is meant to guide the pilot during landing, was also a concern, as it was not well-anchored and may have contributed to the crash.
The black box, which was recovered, is still being analyzed, and experts say it may take some time to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the tragedy.