Two dead, 181 hurt in San Francisco air crash

A Boeing 777 airplane lies burned on the runway after it crash landed at San Francisco International Airport July 6, 2013.

Asiana Flight 214 from Seoul was attempting to land at San Francisco International Airport when it crashed

SAN FRANCISCO -- An Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul crashed on landing at San Francisco's airport Saturday, killing two passengers, injuring more than 180 and and forcing dozens of frightened passengers and crew to scamper from the heavily damaged aircraft before it was engulfed in smoke and flames.
There were 307 on board, including 16 crew. Officials said 123 escaped without injury and 181 were hospitalized or treated for injuries. Among the injured, 49 are in serious condition and five at San Francisco General Hospital, including a child, remain critical. Among the 47 others at San Francisco General, several were treated for minor injuries, including fractures and abrasions, and were released Saturday night.
"It was all over in 10 seconds," says Vedpa Singh, who suffered a fractured collarbone. "We heard a big bang, and it was over."
The cause of the crash has not been determined, but the FBI has has ruled out terrorism. The Boeing 777 appeared to have touched down tail-first and short of the runway. A sheered off tail section rested several hundred feet from the main body of the aircraft, and debris from the plane littered the runway. Passenger Janghyung Lee told USA Today that the aircraft rattled wildly before landing.

A Boeing 777 airplane lies burned on the runway after it crash landed at San Francisco International Airport July 6, 2013 in San Francisco. The Asiana Airlines passenger aircraft coming from Seoul, South Korea

The broken tail and landing gear of Asiana Flight 214 rest on the tarmac after the plane crashed at San Francisco International Airport on July 6

San Francisco fire chief Joanne Hayes-White, speaks at a news conference in the museum of San Franciso International Airport where she updated the status of people that are accounted for following the crash of an Asiana flight 214. At left is San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee. Behind her is Korean Consulate of San Francisco Dongman Han

San Francisco International Airport public information officer Doug Yakel speaks to reporters about Saturday's crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214.

People watch a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea on July 7, reporting about Asiana Airlines flight 214 which took off from Seoul and crashed while landing at San Francisco International Airport on July 6

A Boeing 777 lies burned on the runway after it crash-landed Saturday at San Francisco International Airport. The Asiana Airlines passenger aircraft was en route from Seoul to San Francisco

Investigators comb the end of a runway at San Francisco Airport following the crash of Asiana Flight 214.

Two passengers dies in the crash: This pictures was tweeted by Samsung executive David Eun who survived the crash

The plane that was carrying 291 passengers is missing its tail section

Two dead, 181 hurt in San Francisco air crash

Fatal crash: At least two people have been confirmed dead in the crash at San Francisco International Airport this morning, according to local reports

Tail snapped: Onlookers said that the plane's tail snapped off when the plane crashed down near where the runway meets the water at the airport

Veddpal Singh, a passenger from the crashed Asiana Airlines who suffered a fractured collarbone in the crash and had his arm in a sling

Medical care: As many as 182 passengers from Asiana Flight 214 were taken to San Francisco General Hospital for treatment

The plane that ended up crashing in San Francisco was an Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 similar to the one in the photo

Two dead, 181 hurt in San Francisco air crash

A huge emergency response has been launched with firefighters and paramedics rushing to assist those on board

This Video When Asiana Airlines Crash


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