A plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea On Sunday resulted in the death of 179 people. Two people – both flight crew members – have survived.
The BBC reported that the Boeing 737-800 flight – operated by airline Jeju Air – had 181 people on board, including six flight staff, and was arriving from Bangkok, Thailand.
According to the BBC, footage from the scene shows the plane coming off the runway and crashing into a wall before bursting into flames.
CNN quoted local fire and aviation officials saying a landing gear malfunction was likely.
The news organisation reported that the pilot also made a mayday call shortly after the control tower warned about birds in the area.
It said the crash investigation could take years, and experts have urged local officials not to speculate regarding the cause.
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