Federal government sympathises with Korea over tragic plane crash

In response to the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 on Sunday, December 29, 2024, the federal government has conveyed its sorrow and condolences to the Government and People of the Republic of Korea. 

The Nigerian government expressed sympathy to the South Korean government and the families of the victims of the terrible jet crash, according to a statement released on Sunday by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. 

The Boeing 737-800, flown by Jeju Air, reportedly crashed at Muan International Airport in the southern region of Thailand while it was returning from Bangkok. In a spectacular explosion, the plane veered off the runway and struck a wall.

Only two of the 181 individuals on board the plane have survived, and 179 of them have been officially deceased. 

The cause of the crash is still being investigated. Rescue operations are ongoing, and two survivors—both members of the flight crew—have been recovered from the wreckage. 

The flight recorder of the aircraft has been retrieved, according to a representative of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transportation (Molit) in South Korea. 

A Molit official, however, stated at a briefing that the voice recorder on the aircraft has not yet been found.

Earlier, the prime minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, wrote in a post on X: “I want to send my condolences to the families of those who died and were injured.”

According to reports, more than 1,500 emergency personnel, including 490 firefighters and 455 police officers, have been sent in to aid with the recovery operation. 

Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, has sent condolences to those impacted, and Jeju Air has apologised to families. 

South Korea has a solid track record of aircraft safety in recent years, so this crash is out of the ordinary. It might be the greatest aviation mishap to ever occur there.

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