South Korea: Plane crashes at Muan airport runway DW 12/29/2024
Briefly

A plane carrying 175 passengers and six crew crashed at Muan airport in South Korea after a runway veer during landing. The aircraft experienced a landing gear malfunction, leading to the incident. Initial reports indicate there are 23 casualties, though details about fatalities or injuries remain unclear. Emergency services quickly extinguished the resulting fire, while rescue teams worked to safely extract passengers from the damaged aircraft.
Footage from local TV stations revealed thick plumes of black smoke rising from the aircraft after the crash occurred. The Jeju Air plane was returning from Thailand when it malfunctioned upon landing, resulting in a rapid response from local emergency services.
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