In a tragic incident, a passenger plane carrying 181 people crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
The facts : Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, which took off from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed at around 9:07 a.m. local time while attempting to land at Muan International Airport, the news agency reported on Sunday Yonhap. The aircraft, a B737-800, hit the outer wall of the airport runway, causing the plane to break apart and catch fire. The plane was carrying a total of 175 passengers and six crew members.
Currently, two people have been rescued from the rear of the plane, while 23 are believed to have been found dead or injured. The authorities fear that the number of victims will only increase when they gain access to the front and central compartments of the aircraft. Police and firefighters are currently assisting in extinguishing the fire and carrying out rescue operations at the rear of the aircraft.
Why it matters : This unfortunate incident has once again highlighted the issue of aviation safety.
The exact cause of the accident is still unknown and will be determined after a thorough investigation. This incident will likely have a significant impact on the aviation industry, particularly Jeju Air, and could lead to increased scrutiny and potentially stricter safety regulations in the future.
The incident also highlights the importance of emergency response and rescue operations in such critical situations.
Canada
