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Chodang University Light Aircraft Crashes in Haenam; Instructor, Student Critically Injured

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A light aircraft belonging to Chodang University crashed in a wooded area near Seokgyo-ri, Munnae-myeon, Haenam County, South Jeolla Province.
  • The instructor (29) and a student (24) on board sustained severe injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital.
  • Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the crash, which occurred shortly after the aircraft took off from Muan Airport.

A light aircraft operated by Chodang University crashed in a wooded area near Seokgyo-ri, Munnae-myeon, Haenam County, South Jeolla Province, on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:10 PM, shortly after the aircraft had taken off from Muan Airport.

Two individuals were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash: a 29-year-old instructor and a 24-year-old student. Both sustained severe injuries and were immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment. Reports indicate that the instructor is unconscious, while the student is in a state of reduced consciousness.

Emergency services responded to the scene following the crash. The exact cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the relevant authorities. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the crash are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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