On December 29, 2024, Jeju Air flight 7C2216 crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, resulting in 179 fatalities, marking the country’s deadliest aviation disaster. The aircraft, arriving from Bangkok, belly-landed and overshot the runway, igniting upon hitting an embankment. Two crew members survived, with one in critical condition. South Korean police have launched an investigation, raiding Jeju Air’s offices and the airport operator for evidence of negligence. Concerns have arisen regarding the rigid embankment’s design, which may have contributed to the crash. Collaborating with U.S. agencies, investigators are analyzing data from the flight recorders.
