Jeju Airliner Crashes In South Korea, Killing Over 170 People – Breaking

In what appears to be one of the worst crashes in recent memory, the flight appears to have over 170 people dead, leaving only 2 survivors. In fact, most accounts are noting that the flight appears to be the worst crash in recent memory.

The flight, a Boeing Co. 737 aircraft, was carrying 175 passengers and 6 crew members to Muan International Airport, in the country’s south. It was returning from Bangkok, according to the news agency and Flightradar24 data. The 737 plane in question was not a Max jet as many have grown accustomed to mishaps with this plane.

The Korean transport ministry said it was investigating the crash. The airline and the fire department were not immediately available for comment per Bloomberg. However, online accounts have emerged showing that the pilot had to attempt to land several times. In the final fatal time, the pilot had to land  

The fatal crash takes place just days after a Dec. 25 crash involving an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane, killing dozens.

Breaking #breaking A Jeju Air plane landing at an airport in South Korea veered off the runway and collided with a wall, killing at least 23 people, Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday. #plane #crash #breakingnews #airplane #airline