On-site investigation of burned-out Air Busan plane to begin
Passengers evacuated from an Air Busan plane that was engulfed in flames this week at a South Korean airport will have their checked baggage returned to them, after authorities on Friday deemed the jet safe for a full investigation.
Joint investigation into Air Busan fire to proceed despite safety concerns
The authorities decided to proceed with the joint investigation to determine the cause of the recent blaze aboard an Air Busan without first removing the aviation fuel, the Transport Ministry announced Friday.
Joint investigation to begin on Air Busan A321 fire at Busan’s Gimhae Airport
Authorities will start a joint investigation into the Air Busan A321 that burst into flames at Busan Gimhae International Airport, Yonhap News Agency reports.
Joint probe for Air Busan fire to be launched Feb. 3
Concerns have been raised about the safety risk of bringing portable batteries in carry-on luggage for flights, as a lithium-ion battery is suspected as the cause of the fire that
Authorities to begin joint probe of fire-destroyed Air Busan plane early next week
BUSAN, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) -- Authorities decided to begin a joint investigation of a fire-destroyed Air Busan plane early next week, officials said Friday, after completing safety checks on a large amount of fuel that is still stored at the wings of the plane.
Hong Kong-bound plane catches fire at South Korea’s Busan airport
An Airbus plane belonging to South Korean carrier Air Busan caught fire on Tuesday at Gimhae International Airport in the country’s south while preparing for departure to Hong Kong, fire authorities said. All 169 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated, with three having minor injuries, fire authorities in Busan said.
Air Busan Airbus plane catches fire at South Korea's Busan airport
An Airbus plane belonging to South Korean carrier Air Busan caught fire on Tuesday at Gimhae International Airport in the country's south while preparing for departure to Hong Kong, fire authorities said.
Officials launch investigation into cause of Air Busan fire in South Korea
South Korean officials are launching an investigation into the cause of the fire that engulfed an Air Busan passenger plane while awaiting takeoff at Busan's Gimhae International Airport, with some eyewitness accounts leading to speculation that a portable power bank may have caused the blaze.
3 injured as Hong Kong-bound airplane catches fire in South Korea
At least three people were injured as an airplane caught fire at an airport in South Korea late Tuesday, Yonhap news reported. Fire authorities said the Air Busan plane bound for Hong Kong from Gimhae International Airport in Busan, some 320 kilometers southeast of Seoul, caught fire at its tail before takeoff.
Hong Kong-bound Air Busan flight catches fire at South Korea’s Gimhae Airport, one injured – Watch
Fire breaks out on an Air Busan A321 bound for Hong Kong at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea. At around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a fire broke out in the tail section of the aircraft. All 170 passengers and crew evacuated, and there were no casualties,… pic.twitter.com/GqzIkrUx85
Air Busan Airbus A321 bursts into flames after tail catches fire before takeoff
An Air Busan Airbus A321 burst into flames at Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) after the aircraft’s tail caught fire before takeoff, according to Yonhap News.
South Korea ramps up plane fire probe as Hong Kong contacts relevant authorities
Immigration Department has reached out to Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong, consulate in Busan and Travel Industry ...
Investigators cautious of jet fuel still aboard wrecked South Korean plane
An investigation into a fire that engulfed an Air Busan plane at a South Korean airport this week is being slowed by a large ...
Mass Evacuation as Passenger Plane Bursts Into Flames
Passengers had to flee a plane after it mysteriously burst into flames on the tarmac at an airport in South Korea, just a month after the country’s worst ever air disaster. Three people—a woman in her ...
Power bank warning for passengers after fire on aircraft bound for Hong Kong
Airline passengers should ensure their power banks are in good condition and from reputable brands before boarding flights, experts have warned, after a charging device was suspected to have caused a ...
Fear of flying grows after two air accidents in a month
Concerns have been raised about the safety risk of bringing portable batteries in carry-on luggage for flights, as a ...