Second Jeju Air plane forced to turn around after landing gear malfunction following South Korea crash that killed 179

Another Boeing aircraft has reportedly encountered landing gear problems following South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster. On December 29, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash-landed at Muan International Airport, killing 179 of its nearly 200 passengers. The plane, 15 years old, failed to deploy its front landing gear, overshot the runway, struck a concrete fence, and burst into flames. Only two crew members survived.

Pilots aborted their first landing attempt due to unknown issues and were warned of a bird strike during the second approach. The transport ministry confirmed the pilot issued a distress signal moments before the crash. Aviation expert David Learmount criticized the presence of the concrete wall, stating, “I think it’s verging on criminal to have it there.”

A day later, another Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 faced a landing gear signal issue shortly after departing from Seoul. The captain returned the plane safely after the gear resumed normal operation, according to Song Kyung-hoon of Jeju Air.

South Korean officials are inspecting all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the country. Acting president Choi Sang-mok called for a complete overhaul of aviation safety systems, emphasizing the need to “prevent recurrences of similar incidents.”

Investigations into the fatal crash continue, with authorities working to determine its exact cause.

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