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Tragedy in South Korea: Plane crash claims 179 lives
After the fatal accident in South Korea with 179 victims, Jeju Air is again investigating problems with a Boeing 737-800.
Tragedy in South Korea: Plane crash claims 179 lives
On Sunday, December 29, 2024, one of the worst aviation disasters in national history occurred in South Korea. A passenger plane operated by budget airline Jeju Air, a Boeing 737-800, crashed into a concrete wall and burst into flames while landing at Muan airport, about 290 kilometers south of Seoul. Of the 181 passengers, including mostly South Korean passengers and two Thais, 179 lost their lives. Only two crew members survived the accident, which occurred at 9:03 a.m. local time fox5ny.com reported.
The tragedy occurred when the plane did not have its landing gear deployed just before landing and the pilots issued a mayday distress call to alert of a possible collision with birds. Total devastation ensued when the plane raced down the runway and collided with a concrete wall, causing an explosion. The South Korean government has now ordered all Boeing 737-800s owned by domestic airlines to be inspected to ensure maintenance regulations are being followed, such as krone.at reported.
The pilots had previously raised the alarm after receiving a warning about a bird strike, increasing suspicions that landing gear problems could be linked to the crash.