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All but two people onboard the 737-800 that burst into flames in Muan, South Korea, are believed to have died, according to the latest reports.
BREAKING: New video shows moment Boeing 737-800 plane carrying 181 people onboard crashes at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
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The aircraft, operated by low-cost carrier Jeju, is thought to have been hit by a bird strike that damaged its landing gear and forced the crew to attempt a “crash landing”.
In total, 175 passengers were on board, including 173 South Koreans and two Thai nationals, alongside six crew.
The latest reports suggest two people have been pulled out of the wreckage and are receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.
Korean News Agency Yonhap is also reporting South Korea has cancelled all domestic and international flights out of Muan Airport.
The aircraft, believed to be registered HL8088, is 15 years old and was flying from Bangkok, Thailand to Muan as flight 7C2216.
The airline said in a statement on its website that it “bows in apology to all those affected”.
“Our first priority is to do everything possible to manage this incident.
“We sincerely apologise for causing concern.”
South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport added it was “dedicating all efforts to managing the Jeju Air flight 2216 incident”.
“At approximately 09:03 on Sunday, 29 December, Jeju Air Flight 2216 (Bangkok-Muan) was involved in an accident during landing at Muan International Airport,” it said.
“The Ministry has activated its Central Accident Management Headquarters (09:30) and is concentrating all efforts on managing the aircraft accident at Muan Airport.
“The aircraft was carrying 175 passengers (including 2 Thai nationals) and 6 crew members. The exact number of casualties is currently being determined.
“Investigators from the Aviation Accident Investigation Committee arrived (10:10) and are currently investigating the cause. Safety operation directives have been issued to all airlines and airports.
“The Ministry’s Central Accident Management Headquarters remains operational and plans to respond with full organisational capacity to minimise loss of life.
“Transport Minister Park Sang-woo has urged all parties to do their utmost in rescue operations and accident management.”
