At least 177 people have died when a plane belly landed on a runway in South Korea before skidding off and bursting into flames.
The Jeju Air jetliner was carrying 175 passengers and six crew when it crash-landed. Two people survived, both crew members, while another two remain missing.
At least 177 people have died when a plane belly landed on a runway in South Korea before skidding off and bursting into flames. The Jeju Air jetliner was carrying 175 passengers and six crew when it crash-landed. Two people survived, both crew members, while another two remain missing.
Local fire officials and aviation experts say some sort of landing gear malfunction was likely. The pilot also made a mayday call shortly after the control tower warned about birds in the area. The investigation into the crash could take years.
The two survivors were found in the plane’s tail, which rescuers said was the only part of the craft to retain any shape. There have been harrowing scenes inside Muan International Airport, where relatives have been demanding answers from officials.
