Passenger Nationalities on Mu-an Airport Crash Flight: 173 Koreans, 2 Thais

On the 29th, it was confirmed that the passengers on the passenger plane that crashed at Muan International Airport in Jeonnam were 173 Koreans and 2 Thais.

On the 29th, at Muan International Airport in Jeonnam, ambulances rushed to the accident site to transport the injured after a passenger plane carrying 181 passengers crashed. / Photo by Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Fire Headquarters

According to the Fire Department and others, flight 7C2216 of Jeju Air, which departed from Bangkok Airport in Thailand and was attempting to land at Muan Airport that morning, had a total of 181 people on board, including 6 crew members, 173 Korean passengers, and 2 Thai passengers.

The accident occurred around 9:03 a.m. when the aircraft crashed while attempting to land on the runway at Muan International Airport. The aircraft collided with the outer wall of the runway, breaking in half and catching fire.

The fire authorities have so far rescued one passenger and one crew member. Starting the search from the rear of the aircraft, they have confirmed 28 fatalities and are currently identifying additional casualties.

The police and fire authorities believe the accident was caused by the aircraft's landing gear failing to deploy and are investigating the exact circumstances.

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