An unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday morning when a South Korean airplane crashed while attempting to land at an airport in the country's southwest. The local fire department reported the incident, stating that there was no immediate information available regarding the number of casualties.
The aircraft involved was a Jeju Air jetliner carrying a total of 175 passengers and six crew members. The crash took place at the airport located in Muan county, shortly after 9 a.m. local time on Sunday (7 p.m. ET Saturday).
According to the fire department's initial assessment, the cause of the accident was attributed to a malfunction in the landing gear of the airplane. The exact details surrounding the malfunction and the sequence of events leading up to the crash are currently under investigation.
Authorities and emergency response teams were swiftly deployed to the scene to assess the situation, provide assistance to those affected, and initiate any necessary rescue operations. The priority remains on ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals involved in the incident.
As more information becomes available and the investigation progresses, further updates regarding the crash, potential casualties, and any contributing factors will be provided to the public. Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, and their families during this challenging time.
