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Tragic loss of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 as bird strike leads to South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster

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Tragic loss of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 as bird strike leads to South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster

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  • A passenger sent a panic text moments before the crash, indicating a bird was stuck in the wing of the aircraft.
  • The Boeing 737-800 crashed after declaring a mayday due to a bird strike, veering off the runway and bursting into flames.
  • The incident marks South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster, with the death toll climbing to 179 fatalities among passengers aged 3 to 78.
  • Emergency services battled the fire for over 43 minutes as shocked families in the terminal awaited news of their loved ones.
  • A temporary mortuary was established as forensic teams worked to identify victims from the wreckage.

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