Sangbad Voice 9, International Desk: A plane carrying 175 passengers and six crew members on a journey from Bangkok to South Korea's Muan International Airport crashed and caught fire early Sunday, killing all on board save two crew members. According to news agency Reuters, fire officials at the airport stated that although 120 dead have been found so far, the figure is not definitive. According to ministry data, it is on track to become the deadliest air accident in South Korea's history and the worst to involve a South Korean airline in almost thirty years.
What took place at the airport in South Korea?Just after 9 a.m. local time, a Jeju Air plane was arriving at the airport when it strayed off the runway and crashed into a wall, exploding into a fireball.
What took place at the airport in South Korea?Just after 9 a.m. local time, a Jeju Air plane was arriving at the airport when it strayed off the runway and crashed into a wall, exploding into a fireball. Videos released by local news organizations show the twin-engine aircraft crashing into a wall in an explosion after drifting down the runway without any visible landing gear.
Who was on board? According to the transportation ministry, two Thai nationals were among the 175 passengers; the remaining passengers are thought to be South Koreans. The aircraft was a Boeing 737-800 that Jeju Air flew. According to an airline representative, the company is looking for information on the tragedy, including the number of people killed and its cause.
According to his office, South Korean acting President Choi Sang-mok issued an order for full-scale rescue operations.
