A Boeing 737-800 jet crashed at South Korea’s Muan International Airport on Sunday, killing at least 62 people and injuring others. The plane, traveling from Thailand, veered off the runway due to what authorities are calling a landing gear malfunction. Video footage captured the plane sliding on its underbelly before crashing into a barrier and exploding.
The flight had 181 passengers and crew members on board. Rescue teams are working tirelessly, with reports confirming two survivors have been pulled from the wreckage. Officials fear the death toll could rise as efforts continue.
?????? – 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.
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The cause of the malfunction is under investigation, but early observations suggest the landing gear failed to deploy. This tragic incident underscores ongoing concerns about aviation safety, particularly with aging aircraft models.
The story is still developing as authorities work to identify victims and determine the full scope of the disaster.
