[Breaking] Passenger Plane Carrying 181 People Crashes and Catches Fire at Muan International Airport in Jeonnam

Jeju Air Flight 7C 2216... Collides with Perimeter Wall During Landing
181 On Board Including 175 Passengers and 6 Crew Members
Exact Number of People and Damage Status Unknown

A fire broke out on the passenger plane that crashed at Muan International Airport. Photo by Reader

A Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 passenger plane caught fire after colliding with the outer fence wall while landing at Muan International Airport at around 9:07 a.m. on the 29th.

The accident involved a passenger plane arriving in Muan from Bangkok, Thailand. It is reported that there were a total of 181 people on board, including 175 passengers and 6 crew members.

The police believe that the aircraft's landing gear did not function properly.

The police and fire authorities are currently assessing the number of people involved and the extent of the damage.