The Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 crashed after failing to stop at Muan International Airport on December 30, 2024, resulting in 179 fatalities. The Boeing 737-800 belly-landed with retracted flaps and landing gear, colliding with a mound of dirt and a solid concrete wall designed for localizer placement, which aviation experts argue hindered safe stopping. Investigators will examine various factors, including maintenance records and a potential bird strike impacting engine performance. Many fatalities are attributed to blunt force trauma from the wall. Experts emphasize that frangible barriers, like those at other airports, should be implemented to enhance safety.
