South Korea
Boeing 737 Crashes …
Dozens Reportedly Dead
A Boeing passenger jet crashed in South Korea on Sunday, resulting in the reported deaths of dozens of people due to a landing gear failure.
The Boeing 737, en route from Thailand, veered off the runway at Muan International Airport around 9 AM local time.
Footage from the airport shows the plane sliding across the asphalt, unable to stop before colliding with what appears to be a wall and exploding.
A total of 181 people, including 175 passengers and six crew members, were onboard the flight. Early reports suggest at least 62 fatalities, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue.
Two individuals have been rescued from the crash.
❗️✈️🇰🇷 – 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 authorities.
The flight, originating from Bangkok,…
CNN, citing South Korean officials, attributes the crash to a malfunction in the landing gear. Video footage shows the plane sliding on its underbelly without wheels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the Boeing 737 crash in South Korea?
The crash was reportedly caused by a failure of the landing gear, as per South Korean officials.
How many people were onboard the flight?
A total of 181 individuals, including 175 passengers and six crew members, were on the Boeing 737.
Were there any survivors from the crash?
At least two people have been rescued from the site of the crash, with ongoing rescue efforts.
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