Breaking: Jeju Air flight with 181 people on board has crashed in South Korea

A Jeju Air flight crashed during landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea today. The Boeing 737-800 was carrying 181 people, including 175 passengers and six crew members, on its journey from Bangkok, Thailand.

The crash occurred around 9:07 AM local time. The plane veered off the runway, hit a perimeter wall, and caught fire. Initial reports confirm at least 62 fatalities. Rescue operations continue, with the death toll possibly rising. Emergency responders rescued two individuals, but many remain trapped.

South Korea’s National Fire Agency dispatched 32 fire trucks and numerous firefighters to the scene. They extinguished the fire but are still evacuating trapped passengers.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Preliminary information suggests a landing gear malfunction, possibly caused by a bird strike. Eyewitness accounts and videos show thick smoke as firefighters worked to rescue passengers.

South Korean authorities have suspended all flights at Muan International Airport. Rescue efforts and investigations are ongoing, with updates expected as more details emerge.