Scene of plane crash off runway in South Korea

Police and fire forces were immediately present at the scene of the plane skidding off the runway in Muan city, South Korea on the morning of December 29.

Latest information, at least 28 people were killed in the accident that occurred at around 9:07 a.m. on December 29 (local time), when a Jeju Air plane was in the process of landing at Muan International Airport, South Jeolla Province, South Korea but skidded off the runway.

The flight carrying 175 passengers and 6 crew members departed from Bangkok, Thailand.

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire that broke out after a plane skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, South Korea on December 29.

Firefighters are said to have contained the fire on the crashed plane.

Yonhap news agency quoted the latest confirmation from authorities that 28 people were killed at the scene. Acting President of South Korea Choi Sang-mok ordered an all-out rescue operation at the scene of the plane crash. The victims were found in the tail section of the engine. The accident caused serious damage to the plane and caused a fire.

South Korean authorities have also begun an investigation at the scene to determine the exact cause of the crash. At least two people were rescued. According to The Korea Herald , South Korean authorities believe the crash may have been caused by a collision with a flock of birds, causing the landing gear to malfunction.

Scene of the plane skidding off the runway and catching fire

A column of smoke rising from a distance is seen at Muan airport on December 29.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/hien-truong-vu-tai-nan-may-bay-truot-khoi-duong-bang-tai-han-quoc-18524122909002672.htm