Gimhae Airport, Gimhee Airport in South Korea, narrowly survived a major accident late on Tuesday night. An Air Busan aircraft caught fire before takeoff, but it was a matter of honor that all 176 people managed to get out safely. There was chaos at the airport after the aircraft fire incident, but no passenger’s life was threatened due to the readiness and timely rescue work of the fire brigade. Three people were marginally injured in this accident, whose treatment was immediately started.
What was the whole matter?
South Korea’s airline, Air Busan aircraft A321 had 169 passengers, six crew members and an engineer. The aircraft was ready to fly to Hong Kong, and all the safety procedures were being completed before the aircraft engine turned on. But at the same time a sudden fire broke out in the back of the aircraft. After the fire alarm was played, the airport staff immediately started the emergency process and made efforts to evacuate all the passengers safely.
All passengers and crew members aboard the aircraft were taken out with the help of an emergency slide. It did not take long for anyone to get out of the aircraft, and the fire brigade team posted at the airport controlled the fire. Thankfully, it was controlled before the fire increased and a major accident at the airport was averted.
Three people injured, all others safe
The National Fire agency said that three people were marginally injured while taking out from the aircraft, who were immediately given first aid. No passenger suffered serious injuries and all were provided medical assistance. These three people did not come in direct contact with the flames, but there were minor injuries that could occur during the normal emergency.
All the rest of the aircraft are completely safe and did not suffer from any kind of mental or physical anxiety. He was discharged from the hospital after treating these three minor injured.
Fire personnel’s readiness and airport security
The fire brigade and security officials of Gimhe Airport showed great readiness in the development. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but the firemen completely extinguished the aircraft shortly after the incident occurred. The fire was completely extinguished by 11:31 pm, and normal activities at the airport started again.
The fire was controlled within an hour, and the security of the airport was fully ensured. South Korean officials have started investigating the cause of the aircraft fire, so that such incidents can be avoided in future.
What is the reason for the fire in the aircraft?
No clear information has yet been found about the cause of the aircraft fire, but the investigation is on. Fire in the back of the aircraft suggests that it can be a technical problem related to the engine. However, such incidents are also often caused by other electronic devices of the aircraft or internal system malfunction. Following this incident, officials of Air Busan and other airlines have decided to tighten the security measures.
Question on airport security and preparation
There were strict security and emergency management arrangements at the time of this accident at Gimhe International Airport, due to which such a big incident could be postponed. However, some airline experts say that the airport security processes should be fully reviewed so that such incidents can be further defended in future.
Experts believe that airlines and airports should continuously review their emergency plans after such accidents. There is a need to further improve fire extinguishing equipment and first aid facilities at the airport to prevent plane crash.
South Korea’s airline safety standard
This incident has come up as a warning for airlines in South Korea. Air Busan, which is one of the major airlines of South Korea, should review the safety systems of their aircraft. Also, this incident will give airlines an opportunity to learn how they can focus more on the security checklist before the flight of the aircraft.
Airport status after incident
There was no major obstacle in the airlines at the Gimhe International Airport after the incident. Airport officials made alternative flight arrangements for passengers and allowed other airlines to continue their normal flight process.
This incident is an important example of how the rescue work and promptness at the right time can avoid major accidents. The readiness of the fire brigade and the dedication of the employees at the airport not only proved to be helpful in saving the lives of the passengers, but this incident has also revealed a new attitude regarding the safety of air travel.
