28 deaths after the crash of a South Korean jet with 181 passengers

28 deaths after the crash of a South Korean jet with 181 passengers

At least 28 people died in a plane crash in the southwest of South Korea, as the local fire brigade announced to CNN. The fire brigade center of the province of Süddjeolla announced that the number of fatalities is expected to increase as the salvage continues to continue.

The crash of Jeju Air Flug 7c 2216

The Jeju Air Flug 7c 2216, which came from Bangkok, had 175 passengers and six crew members on board when he was not landed at Muan County on Sunday morning at 9 a.m.

rescue measures and current developments

The emergency services reported that they were able to save two people from the plane, the fire brigade said. The rescue workers at Muan International Airport focus on reaching passengers in the rear area of ​​the aircraft. According to the flight tracking website, flightsware was a Boeing 737-800.

condition of the aircraft

A fire brigade officer who spoke to CNN indicated that the plane was "almost completely" destroyed by fire. According to the South Korean Ministry of Transport, two Thai citizens were among the passengers.

cause of the accident

Images of the crash published by the Yonhap news agency, only showed the intact rear area of ​​the aircraft, which was surrounded by flames. According to the fire brigade, the accident was caused by a malfunction of the chassis.

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