Plane explodes on landing at South Korean airport; 179 of 181 passengers presumed dead
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Plane explodes on landing at South Korean airport; 179 of 181 passengers presumed dead

Hindustan Times  

All passengers, barring two, of a plane carrying 181 people were presumed dead after the aircraft caught fire on landing at the airport in southern South Korean city of Muan on Sunday, the emergency office said. The Jeju Air plane was carrying 175 passengers and six flight attendants, reports said, citing South Korea's Yonhap News Agency. Two people were confirmed to have been rescued while 179 passengers and crew were presumed dead, South Korean news agency Yanhop said. On video | South Korean aircraft exploding after landing at Muan airport In a statement hours after the incident, Jeju Air said, “We deeply apologize to all those affected by the incident at Muan Airport.” “We will make every effort to resolve the situation.

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