In pictures: South Korea’s deadliest air crash in 3 decades

The air crash of Jeju Air flight 7C 2216 at the Muan International Airport on Sunday morning, which has reportedly claimed the lives of 179 people (120 bodies recovered, 59 people still missing) (Photo: AP)

While the final death toll remains uncertain, only two who have been rescued are said to have survived. They were rushed to a nearby hospital with “moderate to severe injuries”, reported The Guardian. (Photo: AP)

The Boeing 737-800 veered off the runway shortly after 9 am local time and slammed into a wall at Muan Airport, erupting into flames. Videos show the aircraft skidding with no visible landing gear before exploding upon impact. (Photo: AP)

The 181 passengers included two Thai nationals, while the rest are believed to be South Korean citizens, according to the transportation ministry. (Photo: AP)

Jeju Air, the operator of the flight, has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and gather details about casualties, a spokesperson confirmed. (Photo: AP)

This crash is among the second worst airline disaster by any South Korean airline, since a 1997 Korean Air crash in Guam that killed more than 200 people, according to transportation ministry data, reported Reuters. (Photo:AP)