A plane fire at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea on Tuesday, January 29th, resulted in seven minor injuries. The Air Busan Airbus A321, bound for Hong Kong, was evacuated safely via inflatable slides. While the cause of the fire is under investigation, local media reports suggest a portable battery stored in the overhead bin may be responsible.
cards interface. Give it a try.SEOUL: Seven people sustained mostly minor injuries in Tuesday's plane fire in South Korea , authorities said on Wednesday, with local media suggesting the blaze may have been caused by a portable battery stored in the overhead bin.
The accident left nearly half of the fuselage burnt but its wings and engines on both sides remain undamaged, it said, adding that the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Dramatic images and footage from local media on Tuesday night showed the aircraft engulfed in flames, with thick smoke appearing to billow from the interior of the plane.
PLANE FIRE SOUTH KOREA AIRBUS A321 PORTABLE BATTERY AVIATION ACCIDENT
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