At least 85 dead after plane crashes in South Korea – Washington Examiner
A plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has resulted in the deaths of at least 85 individuals, with only two people reportedly rescued from the incident. The tragedy occurred on a Saturday night, and further details surrounding the circumstances of the crash are expected to emerge. That sounds like a tragic incident. Plane crashes can have devastating effects, not only on the victims and their families but also on the entire community. It’s important for investigators to gather details to understand what caused the crash and to prevent similar tragedies in the future. If you need assistance with any specific information or resources related to this incident, feel free to ask.
At least 85 dead after plane crashes in South Korea
At least 85 people are dead and two were rescued after a plane crashed at South Korea‘s Muan International Airport Saturday night.
Footage of the crash shows the plane sliding across the runway uncontrollably before hitting a concrete fence and becoming engulfed in flames. The plane, Jeju Air flight 7C2216, was carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, and was flying from Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Two of the passengers were Thai nationals.
According to South Korean outlet Yonhap, local airport authorities attributed the crash to a landing gear malfunction after it failed a first landing attempt, leading to the attempted crash landing. Authorities pointed to the plane’s tires not being activated, and said a bird collision likely caused the malfunction.
Acting South Korean President Choi Sang-mok has told emergency responders to use “all available” resources to respond to the crash.
Jeju Air is a South Korean low-cost airline, and the plane in the crash was a Boeing 737-800 jet.
Jeju Air’s website was replaced with a statement apologizing for the incident.
“We, Jeju Air, bow our heads in apology to all those who suffered damages due to the recent Muan Airport accident. First of all, we will do our best to resolve the accident. We apologize for any inconvenience caused,” the statement said.
Muan International Airport is located in Muan, a city in the southern portion of the country. Seoul, the capital, is in the northern part of South Korea.
The crash comes at a particularly calamitous period for the South Korean government following President Yoon Suk Yeol being impeached and stripped of power two weeks ago after declaring martial law, which lasted just six hours. Yoon’s rationale for it was alleged pro-North Korean interests taking control of Parliament and other “anti-state” forces.
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo briefly took over as acting president, before being impeached himself, leading to Choi, who is a finance minister, taking over the position.
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