Live Updates: Plane Crash in South Korea Kills 179
The flight, operated by Jeju Air, was landing when it went off the runway in Muan, in the country’s southwest. Only two people survived the crash.
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179 dead, 2 rescued after plane crashes while landing in South Korea
179 people are dead after an airplane veered off a runway upon landing at an airport in South Korea on Sunday morning, according to local media.ABC News - 33m -
179 killed, two survive in plane crash at South Korean airport
At least 124 people died when a commercial airplane crashed Sunday at South Korea's Muan International Airport, officials said.NBC News - 50m -
South Korea plane crash kills 179 with investigation into cause under way
Just two survivors were rescued from the wreckage of the passenger plane, which had been returning from Thailand.BBC News - 1h -
Anger and Agony in South Korea After Jeju Air Passenger Jet Crashes, Killing 179
A Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people from Bangkok sped off the runway and burst into flames. Two crew were rescued in what was the country’s worst air disaster in decades.The New York Times - 3h -
South Korean plane crash kills 179
Officials confirm death toll after Jeju Air flight carrying 181 people bursts into flames on landingFinancial Times - 6h -
Lammy offers condolences after plane crash in South Korea kills 179 people
The death toll is expected to rise as the rest of those on board the plane remain missing about six hours after the incident in Muan.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
A plane crashes and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger plane skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport Sunday, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames after its front landing gear apparently failed ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
179 confirmed dead after plane crashes off South Korea runway and catches fire
South Korean authorities said 179 people are confirmed to have died when a passenger plane skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames after ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Plane Crash in South Korea
The plane was trying to land when the accident happened, according to local news reports, which said that 181 people were on board.The New York Times - 19h
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