A plane crash in South Korea on Sunday morning killed at least 179 people. The Jeju Air flight, coming from Bangkok, crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport, colliding with a wall and exploding after landing on its belly.

Aviation experts suggest a landing gear malfunction may have caused the accident. The flight, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, was mostly South Korean, with two Thai nationals onboard.

Two crew members were rescued from the wreckage, but authorities do not expect many more survivors. “We are currently working to determine the exact cause and details of the situation,” said a Jeju Air official. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, had been in operation for 15 years without any prior accidents.

South Korean authorities have confirmed 96 dead so far. “We deeply apologize to all those affected… We sincerely regret the distress caused,” said Jeju Air in a statement. Boeing also expressed condolences, stating, “We extend our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones and our thoughts remain with the passengers and crew.”

Boeing has been in contact with Jeju Air regarding the crash. The company has faced challenges in recent years, including two 737 Max crashes.

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