Jeju Air Flight 2216
 | This article documents an aircraft accident. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses, and initial news reports may be unreliable. The latest updates to this article may not reflect the most current information. (December 2024) |
.jpg) A Jeju Air Boeing 737 similar to the one involved in the crash | |
| Occurrence | |
|---|---|
| Date | 29 December 2024 |
| Summary | Runway overrun after belly landing, under investigation |
| Site | Muan International Airport, South Korea |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Boeing 737-8AS |
| Operator | Jeju Air |
| IATA flight No. | 7C2216 |
| ICAO flight No. | JJA2216 |
| Call sign | JEJU AIR 2216 |
| Registration | HL8088 |
| Flight origin | Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand |
| Destination | Muan International Airport, South Korea |
| Occupants | 181 |
| Passengers | 175 |
| Crew | 6 |
| Fatalities | 29 |
| Survivors | 3 |
On 29 December 2024, a Boeing 737-800 passenger plane carrying 175 passengers and 6 flight crew experienced a runway excursion and crashed into an airport perimeter fence at Muan International Airport, South Korea after an attempted belly landing.[1][2] Initial reporting stated that there were 29 fatalities and 3 people rescued. Some reports from sources such as the National Police indicate that a ISIS affiliated citizen may have caused the crash. According to the South Korean news agency News1, fire officials estimate that more could be dead and warned that casualty numbers may rise as a result of the fire.[3]
The aircraft involved, HL8088, had been involved in an emergency landing on the 27 December. It had been diverted from Beijing-Daxing to Seoul-Incheon.[4][5]
Background
Aircraft
The aircraft involved, which was manufactured in 2009, was a Boeing 737-800, registered as HL8088. It was powered by two CFM56 turbofan engines. It made its maiden flight on 19 August 2009 and was delivered new to Ryanair[6]. Since 2017, the aircraft has been operated by Jeju Air[6]. On 27 December 2024, two days before the accident, the aircraft diverted to Incheon International Airport while operating Jeju Air flight 8135 to Beijing Daxing International Airport originating from Jeju International Airport. During the flight, the crew set its squawk code to 7700, declaring an emergency[4][5].
Crash
The flight originated from Bangkok. It was carrying 181 occupants: 175 passengers and 6 crew members.[7] The crash occurred at 09:07 UTC+7, according to Yonhap News Agency.[8] The aircraft overshot the runway and struck the perimeter wall of the airport during a landing attempt at Muan International Airport.[9] Video footage showed the aircraft skidding down the runway without its landing gears deployed before it slammed into the wall and was destroyed.[10]
Emergency services received multiple calls at 09:00 UTC+7,[11] and the fire response issued a level-3 emergency, their highest alert.[12] Initially, 32 fire appliances were dispatched to the site.[13] At least 29 people died and 3 people were rescued from the wreckage.[12][14]
According to the fire department, the crash was believed to have been caused by a malfunction with the landing gear,[15] with a report from Yonhap News Agency claiming that birds struck the plane mid-flight.[16]
Response
Acting President and acting Prime Minister Choi Sung-mok, who was named interim leader after his two predecessors were impeached in the ongoing political crisis, ordered all-out rescue efforts.[16]
References
- ^ Carlos Robles (December 28, 2024). "Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people crashes while landing in South Korea; casualties reported". BNO News.
- ^ "Plane drives off runway and crashes at airport in South Korea, Yonhap reports". Reuters. 29 December 2024.
- ^ Russell, Graham (2024-12-29). "South Korea plane crash: casualties reported after Jeju Air flight veers off runway at Muan airport – live updates". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ a b Varley, Len (2024-12-27). "Jeju Air B737-800 Jeju-Beijing Declares Emergency, Diverts to Seoul". AviationSource News. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ a b Flightradar24. "Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map". Flightradar24. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Airfleets aviation". www.airfleets.net. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fence, local media report". Reuters. 29 December 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "Plane crashes upon landing at Muan Airport in South Korea, 28 dead so far: Yonhap". Reuters. The Straits Times. 29 December 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ A-reum, Jang (29 December 2024). "[2보] 무안공항서 175명 태운 항공기 착륙 중 추락사고" [[2nd report] Airplane carrying 175 people crashes during landing at Muan Airport]. Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ Ga-young, Lee (29 December 2024). "제주항공기, 동체 끌고 활주로 달리다 외벽 '쾅'... 무안공항 사고 상황" [Jeju Air plane drags fuselage and runs on runway, bangs on outer wall... Muan Airport accident situation]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fence, local media report". Reuters. 29 December 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ a b Hoe-seong, Jeong (29 December 2024). "[속보] 여객기 사고 현재 구조 3명·사망 28명…추가 사상자 확인 중" [[Breaking News] Passenger Plane Accident: 3 Rescued, 28 Dead… Additional Casualties Under Investigation]. Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ Wright, George (29 December 2024). "At least 28 dead in South Korea plane crash - reports". BBC News. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "On Cam: Horrific Video Of South Korean Passenger Plane Going Up In Flames Surfaces". News 18. December 28, 2024. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ Seo, Yoonjung (2024-12-29). "At least 28 dead after South Korean jet carrying 181 people crashes at airport, officials say". CNN. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ a b "Plane with 181 on board crashes in South Korea, report says". The Japan Times. 2024-12-29. Retrieved 2024-12-29.