A plane crash in South Korea has resulted in the deaths of at least 176 people, as reported by local fire and rescue officials. Two crew members survived, while three individuals remain unaccounted for. Video footage captured the aircraft sliding on its belly before erupting into flames. Fire officials and aviation experts suspect a malfunction with the landing gear contributed to the tragedy. Additionally, the pilot issued a mayday call shortly after the control tower alerted him about birds in the vicinity.
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At least 176 people have died in a plane crash in South Korea, according to local fire and rescue officials. Two people survived, both crew members, while three people are unaccounted for. Video shows the aircraft sliding on its belly before bursting into flames. Local fire officials and aviation experts say some sort of landing gear malfunction was likely. The pilot also made a mayday call shortly after the control tower warned about birds in the area.
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