177 Dead, 2 Rescued in South Korea Plane Crash at Muan Airport

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:46am on 29 Dec 2024,Sunday International

A deadly plane crash occurred at Muan International Airport in South Korea on December 29, 2024, when Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800, veered off the runway. The flight, carrying 181 people from Bangkok, crashed into a wall and burst into flames, killing at least 177 people. Two crew members survived, but the remaining passengers are presumed dead. Officials suspect a bird strike and weather conditions contributed to the crash, which is South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster. Rescue teams continue to search for victims in the wreckage, which was mostly destroyed.

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