In brief
An Air Busan aircraft faced a fiery incident at Gimhae International Airport, leading to the rapid evacuation of all aboard.
On Tuesday evening, an Air Busan plane erupted in flames at Busan’s Gimhae International Airport, prompting immediate action from fire officials and emergency services. Scheduled to depart for Hong Kong, the aircraft experienced a fire near its tail shortly before takeoff, around 10:30 p.m., as reported by Yonhap News Agency.Thanks to the quick response, all 169 passengers and seven crew members were successfully evacuated. While several injuries were noted, the Busan fire department confirmed that no fatalities occurred. Eyewitness videos captured the dramatic scene, showing smoke ascending from the aircraft’s body while evacuation slides were deployed, creating a sense of urgency as fire engines rushed to the scene.As the situation develops, updates will continue to be provided regarding the aftermath and investigations surrounding this incident. Jin Yu Young, stationed in Seoul, and Isabella Kwai from London will be following the story closely as details emerge.
