A tragic plane crash occurred in South Korea, claiming 179 lives. A Jeju Airlines plane, carrying 181 people, including 175 passengers and six crew members, skidded off the runway while landing at Muan International Airport and crashed into the airport wall. The flight was returning from Bangkok.
The crash, which happened at 9:07 local time, triggered a massive explosion. Rescue teams pulled two survivors—a passenger and a crew member—from the wreckage, but their condition remains critical. The National Fire Agency confirmed the fire caused by the crash has been controlled, but rescue operations continue as teams work tirelessly to recover passengers from the debris.
Preliminary investigations attribute the crash to a fault in the plane’s landing gear. South Korea’s acting president, Choi Sung-mok, has directed authorities to intensify rescue efforts.
This devastating incident highlights the urgency of air safety measures and the challenges faced in responding to aviation emergencies.