On Tuesday evening, an Airbus plane scheduled for Hong Kong caught fire just before its scheduled takeoff, causing chaos and injury during the evacuation process. The blaze reportedly ignited at the tail of the aircraft, prompting immediate action from fire authorities.
South Korea Airport Fire Forces Evacuation of 176 Passengers
South Korea Airport Fire Forces Evacuation of 176 Passengers
Afire incident involving an Air Busan aircraft at Gimhae International Airport led to the emergency evacuation of all onboard, sparking safety concerns amid recent aviation tragedies.
Shortly before 10:30 p.m. local time, the alarm was raised about a fire aboard the Air Busan plane, containing 169 passengers and seven crew members. Four individuals sustained injuries while escaping via inflatable slides. Firefighters responded rapidly, arriving at the scene within eight minutes to combat the flames that were engulfing the fuselage.
The incident follows a recent deadly crash involving a Jeju Air flight, which claimed 179 lives, intensifying scrutiny over aviation safety in the country. The cause of the fire on the Air Busan aircraft is now under investigation by relevant authorities.
Earlier reports confirmed that bird remains were discovered in the engines of the Jeju Air jet, drawing further attention to safety protocols. Air Busan, operating as a low-cost airline, is a subsidiary of Asiana Airlines, which has encountered scrutiny in light of recent events. The airport is located approximately 315 kilometers (195 miles) southeast of the capital, Seoul, making it a critical travel hub.
With ongoing inquiries into the incident, questions surrounding air travel safety in South Korea continue to grow.
The incident follows a recent deadly crash involving a Jeju Air flight, which claimed 179 lives, intensifying scrutiny over aviation safety in the country. The cause of the fire on the Air Busan aircraft is now under investigation by relevant authorities.
Earlier reports confirmed that bird remains were discovered in the engines of the Jeju Air jet, drawing further attention to safety protocols. Air Busan, operating as a low-cost airline, is a subsidiary of Asiana Airlines, which has encountered scrutiny in light of recent events. The airport is located approximately 315 kilometers (195 miles) southeast of the capital, Seoul, making it a critical travel hub.
With ongoing inquiries into the incident, questions surrounding air travel safety in South Korea continue to grow.
