Nationality of Passengers in Muan Airport Crash: 173 Koreans, 2 Thais

Currently 28 Dead, 3 Rescued

On the morning of the 9th, a passenger plane carrying 175 passengers crashed at Muan Airport in Muan County, Jeollanam-do, with flames rising. Photo provided by a reader

The passengers on the airplane that crashed at Muan International Airport in Jeonnam have been confirmed as 173 Koreans and 2 Thais.

According to the Jeonnam Fire Department and others, at around 9:07 a.m. on the 29th, Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed while attempting to land on the runway at Muan International Airport, colliding with the outer wall and causing a fire. The accident is presumed to have occurred during a belly landing due to a landing gear malfunction.

The aircraft was carrying 181 people, including passengers and crew, with 173 Korean and 2 Thai passengers confirmed. So far, 28 have been reported dead, and 3 have been rescued.

Fire authorities have issued a level 3 emergency response and are conducting rescue operations, including identifying survivors and casualties.

The remaining fuselage has been burned beyond recognition.

The cause of the accident is presumed to be a landing gear failure caused by a bird strike during landing. Experts believe that although the crew attempted to reduce speed for a belly landing, they were unable to avoid the collision.

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