A plane with about 170 people on board caught fire on Sunday at Muan Airport in southern South Korea due to a landing gear malfunction, authorities told AP. At least 28 people are said to be dead while rescue operations are underway.
According to Yohap News agency, there were over 180 passengers inside the plane. The tragedy occurred at 9:07 a.m. when a Jeju Air flight veered off the runway during landing at Musan International Airport in Muan County, 288 kilometers southwest of Seoul. The plane collided with a fence, officials confirmed.
The plane reportedly belonged to Jeju Air and was a Boeing 737-800. The flight was returning from Bangkok when the landing gear malfunctioned. Local TV showed footage of black smoke and flames engulfing the aircraft.
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Muan, South Korea – A Jeju Air passenger plane veered off the runway and crashed into a fence during landing at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province on Sunday morning, according to police and firefighters.
The flight, which had originated from Bangkok,…
Rescue efforts are ongoing.
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