A deadly crash involving Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 occurred on December 29, 2024, at Muan International Airport, South Korea. The Boeing 737-800, carrying 181 people, crashed while attempting to land, killing at least 167 passengers. The crash is the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea in nearly three decades.
A deadly crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 occurred on December 29, 2024, at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The Boeing 737-800, arriving from Bangkok, attempted to land but skidded down the runway without landing gear and slammed into a wall, erupting in flames.
The crash killed at least 167 of the 181 people on board, with only two crew members rescued. Video footage shows the plane crashing in a fiery explosion. This incident marks the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korea since 1997. Rescue efforts turned to recovery as officials searched for victims.
