JejuAir 737 Crashes In South Korea

A JejuAir Boeing 737 has veered off the runway and crashed, colliding with a reported fence or essentially perimeter wall.

Details of the incident remain scarce as investigations commence and efforts are made to determine the damage and the extent of the loss of life aboard the plane returning from Bangkok.

Firm reporting indicates that almost all of those aboard the plane have sadly perished, with two people pulled from the wreckage. Details of the full impact remain scarce, especially considering ongoing recovery efforts.

175 passengers and six crew were aboard the aircraft. The flight, scheduled to land at Muan International Airport, was due at around 0907 local time. The flight number was 7C2216

Officials state that an emergency response is underway to reach the crash site and conduct a rescue operation for those who may be able to walk away from the incident.

However, given the freshness of the accident and the circumstances surrounding it, factors such as the cause of the incident, its extent, and more are unknown.

Flightradar24 has stated that it does not appear it received data beyond what was reported of a last altitude at 500 feet on approach. However, they further state that they are now processing raw ADS-B data and will provide additional details soon.

Horrifying Video Shows Reported Incident

Utterly tragic and equally horrifying footage has emerged of the JejuAir aircraft attempting to land at Muan International Airport with its landing gear not extended.

As a result, it appears the pilots were attempting to have the aircraft touchdown as a belly landing. However, this was not possible, and the 737 then impacted a wall and burst into flames.

The JejuAir Aircraft Involved

The aircraft in question was HL8088, a Boeing 737-8AS with winglets delivered initially to Ryanair in September 2009.

The 737 operated with the airline until it was withdrawn from use with the budget European carrier in November 2016.

After a short stint on the ground, the aircraft was then delivered to JejuAir at the beginning of 2017 and ferried between Dublin Airport (DUB), Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and then Gimpo International (GMP) in Seoul.

Since delivery and entry into service on 10 February 2017, the aircraft has operated various missions across the JejuAir before being involved in this incident on landing at Muan International (MWX).

Who Are JejuAir?

JejuAir is a staple of the South Korean aviation industry and acts as a low-cost carrier (LCC), which offers budget-friendly options for travellers on a point-to-point basis.

With a fantastic track record of safety and operational reliability, the carrier operates with an all-Boeing 737 family fleet and has played a crucial role in elevating the South Korean aviation industry in recent times.

JejuAir prioritises domestic and regional connectivity options with its aircraft and the 737, which crashed between the likes of Seoul, Beijing, Bangkok, and Nagasaki, among others.