The two flight attendants emerged as the only survivors of the devastating Jeju Air crash that claimed 179 lives in Muan, South Korea. Their story offers a glimmer of hope amid one of South Korea’s worst aviation disasters.
“What happened? Why am I here?” These were the first confused words spoken by Lee, a 33-year-old male flight attendant, as he regained consciousness at Seoul’s Ewha Woman’s University Hospital. His survival, along with that of his fellow crew member, has left doctors and aviation experts amazed.
The Fateful Flight
The tragic incident unfolded on Sunday when Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 experienced a catastrophic landing gear failure. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, carrying 181 souls on board, skidded off the runway and slammed into a concrete barrier before erupting into flames.
What the Survivor Remembers
Lee, who can only remember fastening his seatbelt before the crash, has no recollection of the terrifying moments that followed. His survival is being hailed as nothing short of miraculous by medical professionals treating him at the hospital.
The Second Survivor
While details about the second survivor, also a flight attendant, are still emerging, their joint survival has captured the world’s attention. Aviation safety experts are keen to understand how these two crew members managed to survive when so many others tragically lost their lives.
The crash claimed the lives of passengers from various backgrounds, leaving families and communities in mourning.
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The investigators wish to understand the cause of this tragic accident believing that the survival of these two flight attendants provides crucial firsthand accounts that could help prevent similar disasters in the future.
[Editor’s Note: This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available about both survivors and the ongoing investigation.]
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