Plane Fire in South Korea: Aircraft Engulfed in Flames
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January 28, 2025 16:35
gimhae, south korea - Three injured in a plane fire at Gimhae airport, South Korea, with Air Busan plane engulfed in flames.
Plane Fire at Gimhae Airport
Three individuals were injured in a plane fire at Gimhae airport in South Korea, involving an Air Busan aircraft. The fire broke out in the tail of the plane, with 169 passengers and seven crew members on board. The injuries occurred during the evacuation process. The fire started before takeoff, as reported by emergency services, with visuals showing flames engulfing the fuselage.
Last month, South Korea witnessed its deadliest aviation accident in history when a Jeju Air Boeing overshot the runway, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. The cause of the accident remains uncertain, with factors such as bird strikes, landing gear issues, and runway design under scrutiny.