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Jeju Air Boeing 737 Crash in South Korea Claims 85 Lives
A Jeju Air Boeing 737, flight 7C2216, crashed while landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea, tragically resulting in at least 85 fatalities among the 181 passengers and crew. The aircraft, coming from Bangkok, veered off the runway and collided with a fence, igniting a fire. Eyewitnesses reported a belly landing attempt before the explosion. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities investigate potential causes, including a possible bird strike. The incident has elicited widespread grief and condolences, paralleling another aviation tragedy involving an Azerbaijan Airlines flight that resulted in 38 deaths due to adverse conditions.