On December 29, 2024, a Jeju Air plane flying from Bangkok to Muan International Airport in South Korea was involved in a fatal accident during landing. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, was carrying 181 people when it veered off the runway, crashed into a wall, and caught fire.
Preliminary reports suggest that the accident may have been caused by a landing gear failure, possibly triggered by a bird strike moments before landing. While two crew members survived, 179 people tragically lost their lives. The survivors were immediately taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention.
South Korean authorities have launched a thorough investigation to determine the exact causes of the accident. The plane’s black boxes have been recovered, although one of them reportedly sustained partial damage. Meanwhile, Jeju Air has expressed condolences to the affected families and pledged full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
This tragedy has reignited concerns about the safety of low cost airlines, particularly those operating Boeing 737-800 models. In response, authorities have ordered emergency inspections of all aircraft of this type operating in the country to ensure future flight safety.
Several shocking videos of the accident have surfaced on social media and news platforms. We are sharing this information to keep the public informed. However, we urge viewers to exercise discretion and show respect for the victims and their families when sharing or commenting on this material.
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🚨BREAKING: Video shows crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 in South Korea. 181 people on board pic.twitter.com/0tNmdZSaRr
— Planesanity (@planesanity) December 29, 2024
🇰🇷 | AHORA: Nuevas imágenes del sitio donde hace minutos impactó el Boeing 737-800 de Jeju Air en Corea del Sur. pic.twitter.com/vWZC4JGDVJ
— Alerta News (@AlertaMinuto) December 29, 2024
The families of the victims are receiving psychological support and assistance with body identification. The international community has also expressed solidarity with South Korea during this difficult time. Investigators are expected to release further details in the coming days to shed light on the causes and help prevent similar tragedies in the future.
