A tragic incident unfolded in South Korea when a passenger plane collided with a bird shortly after takeoff, leading to a devastating crash into a wall which resulted in an explosion. Three minutes before the disaster, the pilot declared a mayday signal, indicating the severe situation faced by the aircraft. Reports showed that Captain Lee Min-ho, aged 41, was piloting the flight with a total of 2,500 flight hours under his belt. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the plane’s landing gear was compromised due to the bird strike, severely affecting its control. Authorities are currently investigating the scene of the accident that occurred in the city of Incheon. Among the unfortunate passengers was 32-year-old Ji Soo-hyun, who sent a haunting final message to her family saying, ‘I love you, I might not make it back.’ The crash claimed the lives of all 120 individuals on board, with investigations ongoing into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. Local officials emphasized the need for stricter regulations concerning bird strikes and air safety protocols.
South Korean Plane Crash: Pilot’s Mayday Call and Passenger’s Final Text
