A second plane from the same airline involved in a fatal crash has had to make an emergency landing due to technical issues. On Sunday, a Jeju Air flight crashed in South Korea, killing 179 passengers after it skidded off the runway and hit a concrete wall, bursting into flames.
Just a day after the tragedy, another Jeju Air plane had to turn back after a landing gear malfunction. According to a Bloomberg report, the plane’s crew noticed a warning signal shortly after taking off from Seoul. The issue was related to the landing gear.
The pilot communicated with the airline’s maintenance center, and they decided to turn the plane around for a full inspection. The plane landed safely at 7:20 AM, and the passengers were put on other flights. Although the airline did not confirm the aircraft’s model, reports suggest it was a Boeing 737-800, which is the same model as the plane that crashed the previous day.
The news comes shortly after the tragic incident where the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed and caught fire. Sadly, 179 passengers died in the crash, leaving only two survivors, both of whom were crew members. Most of the victims were Korean nationals, with two passengers from Thailand.
After the crash, more than 1,500 emergency workers, including firefighters, police officers, and soldiers, were dispatched to the scene. Among the victims, there were 85 women, 84 men, and 10 others whose identities were not immediately known.
The plane’s black box has been recovered and will be examined as part of the ongoing investigation. The transport ministry has also announced that the runway at Muan Airport will remain closed until January 1. Authorities have informed the victims’ families, and the investigation into the crash continues.
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