A passenger airplane with 176 passengers on board caught fire moments before takeoff from Gimhae International Airport during nighttime on Tuesday.
The Air Busan commercial flight carrying 169 people and seven crew members encountered tail flares right before takeoff for Hong Kong. All passengers succeeded in leaving the aircraft thanks to the emergency slide release procedure. Three individuals received minor medical attention following the evacuation according to Yonhap News Agency.
The fire department has not disclosed any additional information about the incident’s origins. 
Two weeks from the deadly Jeju Air disaster at Muan International Airport a new fire on board an Air Busan flight took place. Flight 737-800 lost control during landing and crashed against a concrete wall before its wheels failed and flames erupted on December 29. Two passengers out of the 181-man flight roster made it through the ordeal.
Two aviation accidents within a few days have sparked safety concerns throughout South Korea even though Tuesday’s blaze caused no fatalities. Government officials plan to start investigating the causes that led to the Air Busan fire incident.
Within minutes of the emergency landing passengers showed surprise followed by gratitude about how quickly the crew acted. The crew responded swiftly after the dreadful situation but we were able to exit the plane safely according to one passenger report.
Decision-makers now face increasing pressure to prevent flight safety incidents from occurring repeatedly because of intensified airline safety inspections.
