This is the horrific moment the ill-fated South Korean plane hurtled down the runway before crashing into a wall and bursting into flames.
The air disaster left 179 people dead and only two survived the horrific crash as investigators continue to desperately search for answers.
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Video taken just seconds before the devastating crash shows the moment the pilot was able to land the Boeing 737-800 on its belly along the runway.
It is believed that the passenger plane collided with a bird while approaching Muan International Airport, causing the plane's landing gear to malfunction.
Several attempts were made to land with the pilot being frustrated several times before he finally decided to attempt it.
The plane quickly hit the runway while the pilot tried to land safely.
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Footage shows the precise landing in horrific conditions as the plane lands successfully.
Aviation experts said the emergency landing was “beautiful” as the pilot did exactly what he was trained to do in similar situations.
But just seconds later, the pilot's heroic landing was in vain, as he continued to speed off the end of the runway before colliding with a concrete wall.
The plane immediately exploded into the structure “that wasn't supposed to be there” at the end of the 2,800-meter runway.
It is believed the wall helped set off the deadly fireball by rupturing fuel tanks.
David Learmont of Flight International magazine said that if the wall had not been in place “everyone would be alive right now.”
Captain Mike Vivian, aviation safety and security advisor, also spoke about the presence of the wall at the airport.
“The regulations did not have to exclude a brick wall, but whether it was too strong or not is another matter,” he said.
“Why the wall was a possibility must be considered.”
Investigations into the fatal crash are now set to continue, with serious questions raised about whether the disaster could have been avoided.
Jeju Air flight 7C2216 was carrying 181 people from Bangkok at the time of the tragedy.
The video shows it approaching Moan when its right engine collides with what appears to be a bird.
The impact may have forced the pilot to shut down the damaged engine while trying to control it in the aircraft sky.
The pilot reportedly made a mayday call immediately after the birds struck.
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In a desperate attempt to land, the pilot landed even though the plane's wheels were unable to stop.
It remains unclear why the aircraft's undercarriage failed as a bird Strikes They do not usually result in landing gear errors.
Passengers appeared to be aware of the serious risks as one sent loved ones a shocking text message that read: “Should I say my last words?”
The plane then slid at high speeds until it crashed into the wall, exploded, and burst into flames.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene and, incredibly, pulled two survivors from the back of the burning wreckage.
They are reportedly a 33-year-old flight attendant and a flight attendant in her 20s.
Both were taken to hospital in serious condition.
Tragically, everyone on board the plane died in the fire amid horrific scenes.
The accident was later announced as South Korea's worst air crash in two decades.
It also marks the deadliest accident of 2024.
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The official death toll was put at 179 people – with all 175 passengers and four of the six crew members killed.
Among the dead were five children, the youngest a three-year-old boy.
The other four were all under 10 years old while the oldest victim was 78 years old.
Shocked rescuers said 11 bodies recovered were too badly burned to be formally identified.
Many of the dead were Koreans returning from a comprehensive celebratory trip to Thailand.
This accident is the first fatal accident for the budget airline date.
Soldiers and emergency crews spent the night combing the runway and surrounding fields looking for any crash investigation Clues.
But investigators quickly recovered the plane's black box, which may provide vital information about the cause of the tragedy.
A fire service spokesman said: “The plane was almost completely destroyed, and it is difficult to identify the dead.
“It takes a long time for us to be able to locate and recover the remains.”
Muan International Airport is located in Muan District, about 179 miles southwest of Seoul.
The incident happened at 9.03am local time – just after midnight UK time – on Sunday.
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