Survivor of Jeju Air Crash Recalls Ordeal, Remains in Stable Condition
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — A 33-year-old man identified as Lee has emerged as one of the survivors from the tragic Jeju Air crash at Muan Airport in South Korea. Lee is conscious and communicating well while receiving treatment at a hospital in Seoul.
Lee, a flight attendant, was involved in the incident and has no memory of the explosion. His last recollection is waking up in the hospital. "When I woke up, I was already being rescued," he told hospital staff, according to Dr. Ju Woong, director of the hospital, in a press conference reported by Yonhap News.
The survivor is being treated for multiple bone fractures in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Ewha Womans University Hospital. Lee’s condition is stable, and he is capable of communicating fully, according to Dr. Ju. There are no indications of memory loss or similar issues.
Another survivor, a 25-year-old flight attendant named Koo, is receiving care at Asan Medical Center in eastern Seoul. Koo is in stable condition and has suffered injuries to her ankle and head.
The Boeing 737-8AS aircraft (registration HL8088) had taken off from Bangkok, Thailand, and crashed during landing at Muan International Airport around 9:00 AM local time on December 29. The cause of the accident is under investigation, but early reports suggest possible engine damage from striking a flock of birds and failure to deploy landing gear.
