Massive Airliner Goes Down in South Korea
A passenger jet carrying 181 individuals has tragically crashed during its landing in South Korea, resulting in nearly all occupants losing their lives. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Officials have stated that nearly all of the 181 individuals on board are presumed dead.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which was carrying 181 people, experienced a runway departure due to a landing gear malfunction and subsequently crashed into a fence in South Korea on Sunday.
Reports from Yonhap news agency, citing firefighters, indicate there are two survivors, while all other passengers and crew members are believed to have perished. Search and rescue teams have managed to recover at least 120 bodies.
The incident occurred shortly after 9 am local time when Jeju Air Flight 2216 was attempting to land at Muan International Airport in the southwest region of the country. The flight was returning from Bangkok, Thailand.
Footage shared on social media captures the moment the large aircraft skidded off the runway and erupted into flames.
Local media have reported that authorities suspect the aircraft was struck by a flock of birds, leading to the malfunction of its landing gear.
The Korea Herald reported that officials mentioned the plane crashed during its second landing attempt. After circling the airport, it made an emergency belly landing with the landing gear not fully extended.
BREAKING: New video shows moment Boeing 737-800 plane carrying 181 people onboard crashes at Muan International Airport in South Korea. pic.twitter.com/konxWBpnWy
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Following the crash, the aircraft fragmented, with thick smoke billowing from the site. Firefighters are actively working to put out the fires and search for survivors in the tail section. According to Yonhap, one passenger and one crew member have been rescued so far.
The flight consisted of 175 passengers and six crew members. Among the passengers, 173 are South Korean nationals, while two hold Thai passports.
Jessica Kline contributed to this report for TROIB News
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which was carrying 181 people, experienced a runway departure due to a landing gear malfunction and subsequently crashed into a fence in South Korea on Sunday.
Reports from Yonhap news agency, citing firefighters, indicate there are two survivors, while all other passengers and crew members are believed to have perished. Search and rescue teams have managed to recover at least 120 bodies.
The incident occurred shortly after 9 am local time when Jeju Air Flight 2216 was attempting to land at Muan International Airport in the southwest region of the country. The flight was returning from Bangkok, Thailand.
Footage shared on social media captures the moment the large aircraft skidded off the runway and erupted into flames.
Local media have reported that authorities suspect the aircraft was struck by a flock of birds, leading to the malfunction of its landing gear.
The Korea Herald reported that officials mentioned the plane crashed during its second landing attempt. After circling the airport, it made an emergency belly landing with the landing gear not fully extended.
BREAKING: New video shows moment Boeing 737-800 plane carrying 181 people onboard crashes at Muan International Airport in South Korea. pic.twitter.com/konxWBpnWy
— AZ Intel (@AZIntel) December 29, 2024
Following the crash, the aircraft fragmented, with thick smoke billowing from the site. Firefighters are actively working to put out the fires and search for survivors in the tail section. According to Yonhap, one passenger and one crew member have been rescued so far.
The flight consisted of 175 passengers and six crew members. Among the passengers, 173 are South Korean nationals, while two hold Thai passports.
Jessica Kline contributed to this report for TROIB News
