The devastating final moments of a passenger on the ill-fated Jeju Air flight, which tragically crashed and took the lives of 179 individuals, were shared on the internet, leaving many in shock and sorrow.

The flight was en route from the bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand, carrying 181 individuals when it attempted to touch down at South Korea’s Muan International Airport around 9 am. During this attempt, the aircraft suddenly veered off its course, slammed into the airport wall, and erupted into a catastrophic fireball.

Amidst the chaos, a passenger aboard the flight sent a chilling text to a relative, mentioning a bird that had supposedly become lodged in the wing. The message, heartbreakingly, concluded with, “Should I say my last words?”—a sentiment that marked their final communication.

Deemed the nation’s most disastrous aviation incident, this crash left only two crew members alive. They have been reported to be in stable condition, though one flight attendant, who survived, unfortunately, has no recollection of the harrowing event.

The tragic event was captured on video, widely circulated by local media, showing the twin-engine Boeing 737-800 skidding along the runway without its landing gear operational. It eventually collided with the airport wall and ignited into a dramatic explosion, scattering flames and debris.

As smoke and fire overtook significant sections of the aircraft, investigations swiftly commenced. Authorities are considering the possibility of a bird strike and adverse weather conditions as primary factors contributing to the accident. Some local sources have suggested that a bird collision might have indeed compromised the aircraft’s landing gear functionality.

The diligent efforts of the rescue team led to the retrieval of the plane’s flight data and cockpit voice recorders, commonly known as the black box. These crucial pieces of equipment are now under expert analysis to uncover the precise reasons behind the tragic crash and subsequent fire.