An Airbus A321 operated by Air Busan caught fire at Gimhae International Airport while preparing for its departure to Hong Kong, prompting an emergency evacuation of all 169 passengers and seven crew members. Fire services responded swiftly, tackling smoke and flames that originated in the plane's tail. Fortunately, only three individuals sustained minor injuries. The incident occurs a month after a tragic crash involving a Jeju Air flight, raising concerns about aviation safety in South Korea. Airbus has acknowledged the situation and is coordinating with Air Busan for further investigation.
Footage aired by local broadcaster YTN showed evacuation slides deployed on both sides of the single-aisle plane, with emergency workers tackling smoke and flames from the jet.
The fire began inside the plane's tail while preparing for departure to Hong Kong, prompting an immediate evacuation.
It is a month since the deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil when a Jeju Air plane coming from Bangkok crashed on Muan airport's runway.
Air Busan is part of South Korea's Asiana Airlines, which in December was acquired by Korean Air.
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