Jeju Air Flight 2216 crash landed at Muan International Airport killing more than 85 passengers. Flight 2216 was a scheduled international passenger flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, to Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea. On 29 December 2024, Jeju Air Flight 2216 Boeing 737-800 passenger aircraft veered off the runway at Muan International Airport and crashed into a barrier. It was carrying 181 occupants: 175 passengers and 6 crew members. A total of 179 people were confirmed dead. Video footage surfaced on various news media showed the aircraft skidding down the runway without its landing gear deployed before colliding with the embankment and exploding.
The two flight attendants seated in the aft jump seats were the only survivors of the crash and were conscious
Jeju Air is the first budget airlines of South Korea and the crash was the first fatal accident in Jeju Air’s 19-year history
How Old Was Jeju Air Flight 2216 Aircraft ?
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-8AS and it was manufactured in 2009, registered as HL8088. Previously aircraft was operated by Ryanair until 2017. The aircraft was a Boeing 737-8AS registered as HL8088, and was equipped with two CFM International CFM56-7B engines.
Recent Flight History Of Jeju Air Flight 2216 Aircraft?
On 27 December 2024, two days before the accident, the aircraft involved in accident was diverted to Incheon International Airport while operating Jeju Air Flight 8135 from Jeju International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport. During the flight, the crew squawked 7700 on its transponder, declaring an emergency.
