Tragedy at South Korea’s Muan Airport: 62 Dead in Fiery Crash

By A Staff Reporter

Muan, South Korea | A devastating aviation accident at Muan International Airport has claimed at least 62 lives, according to South Korea's national fire agency. The tragedy unfolded when an airliner veered off the runway, colliding with a wall and erupting into a massive fireball.

The incident, reported by Reuters, occurred during what appeared to be a routine landing. Emergency services rushed to the scene to combat the intense flames and rescue passengers, but the scale of the damage has made the recovery operation challenging.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and panic as the aircraft burst into flames moments after the collision. “There were loud explosions, and the smoke engulfed the area,” said one bystander. Rescue teams, aided by airport staff, worked tirelessly to evacuate survivors and control the fire.

Authorities have yet to confirm the total number of passengers aboard the ill-fated flight or the exact cause of the accident. An investigation has been launched to determine whether technical failure, pilot error, or other factors led to the catastrophe.

South Korea's President has expressed his condolences to the victims’ families and pledged full support for the ongoing rescue and investigation efforts.