Jeju Air Plane Crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea Kills at Least 151 of 181 Onboard

Dec 29, 2024, 05:52 AM

A Jeju Air passenger plane carrying 181 people crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in South Korea, resulting in at least 151 confirmed deaths. The incident occurred when the aircraft, which had departed from Bangkok, Thailand, attempted to land and collided with a barrier after its landing gear failed to deploy. The crash took place at 9:03 a.m. local time. Two crew members were rescued, but the majority of the passengers and crew are presumed dead. The National Fire Agency deployed extensive resources, including 32 fire trucks and numerous helicopters, to combat the fire and conduct rescue operations. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with early reports suggesting a possible bird strike and adverse weather conditions may have contributed to the failure of the landing gear.