Second Jeju Air plane experiences landing gear malfunction

A second Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 experienced a landing gear malfunction shortly after takeoff from Gimpo International Airport on December 30, 2024. This incident occurred just a day after another Jeju Air flight, Flight 7C 2216, crashed at Muan International Airport, resulting in 179 fatalities. The malfunctioning flight, 7C 101, was carrying 161 passengers and had to return to the airport, where passengers were transferred to another aircraft for their journey to Jeju Island. Initial investigations into the crash suggest that a malfunction in all three landing gear systems may have been the primary cause, with a bird strike also suspected. Jeju Air operates a fleet of 41 aircraft, with 39 being Boeing 737-800s. The airline has expressed its apologies for the inconvenience caused to passengers and emphasized that the return was a necessary safety measure.

- A second Jeju Air flight faced a landing gear malfunction following a deadly crash.

- The previous crash resulted in 179 fatalities, marking one of Korea's worst aviation disasters.

- Passengers from the malfunctioning flight were safely transferred to another aircraft.

- Investigations suggest a malfunction in the landing gear systems may have caused the crash.

- Jeju Air operates a majority of Boeing 737-800s in its fleet.