The recent plane crash in South Korea has left 179 people dead, and the identities of the victims have now been confirmed through DNA samples taken from their families. The painful process of identification was necessary as the bodies were unrecognizable due to the severity of the crash. Families were taken to the wreckage site, where the sight of the destruction deepened their grief. Many prayed at the site, while others visited a memorial corner set up at the airport in honor of those lost.
The tragic incident occurred when a Boeing 737-800, carrying 181 passengers, attempted an emergency landing after a bird strike caused an issue with its landing gear. The plane skidded off the runway, crashed into a concrete wall, and erupted in flames. Only two survivors, both from the crew, are currently receiving hospital treatment.
Investigations into the cause of the crash continue, with inspectors from the United States providing assistance. One of the plane's black boxes, which recorded cockpit sounds, will be sent to the US for further analysis, though retrieving data from the second black box may prove more challenging. The investigation is focused on determining the precise cause of the crash, as funeral procedures for the victims are being expedited.
