Editors note: This article will be updated as we learn additional information.
Latest update: 29 Dec 24, 1400 EST
JeJu Air Flight 2216 Crashed At Muan International Airport Killing 179 People, 2 Survivors
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport in Jeollanam, South Korea today. Flight 7C2216 was scheduled from Bankok, Thailand to Muan, South Korea. In video footage, the jet was seen landing on the runway without its gear extended before slamming into an approach lighting berm.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft involved in the crash was HL8088. According to Airfleets.com, it first entered service in April of 2009 with Ryanair. The jet later entered service with Jeju Air in 2017.
Video below. We warn you that the footage is difficult to watch.
🚨#BREAKING: Video shows crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 in South Korea. 181 people on board.
— World Source News 24/7 (@Worldsource24) December 29, 2024
At least 28 killed in South Korea plane crash, fate of 151 people still unknown pic.twitter.com/QnmB9PbcDO
Here is a newly released video showing an alternate view of the landing.
Another view of the landing attempt of Jeju Air 7C2216 at Muan.
— Victor (@vinfly4) December 29, 2024
Video from @KBSnews @jonostrower #JejuAir pic.twitter.com/R1qhYfxIJg
Many Fatalities on JeJu Air Flight 2216, Only two survivors
There were 181 people on board including 175 passengers and 6 crew members. A translated South Korean news report stated, “All passengers who crashed at Muan Airport are presumed dead except for 2 survivors.”
Video online showed an engine issue prior to landing
A video posted on X showed a Jeju Air 737-800 with an engine issue. Multiple posts online say that this was the same aircraft involved in the accident.
🚨🇰🇷 SHOCKING FOOTAGE: BIRD STRIKE SEEN ON JEJU AIR FLIGHT 2216 BEFORE CRASH
— Breaking News (@PlanetReportHQ) December 29, 2024
MBC News releases footage allegedly showing a bird strike moments before the fatal crash of Jeju Air flight 2216. Investigation underway.#JejuAir #Muan #BirdStrike #Crash #SouthKorea #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/jidQJchCEU
Flight Radar 24 data shows a typical approach profile to runway 1 with the last information received at 450 feet AGL. The data shows a slight climb prior to the data stopping. Flight Radar’s blog on the crash states that “there are multiple possible possible explanations for why an aircraft would stop sending ADS-B messages, including loss of electrical power to the transponder, a wider electrical failure, or pilot action on the flight deck.”
An Australian ABC News report stated that the belly landing occurred on the second approach attempt. The crash video appears to show an approach to runway 19 with a berm similar to the one the 737 hit located at the end of the runway. Flight Radar 24 did post this tweet with their available ADSB data.
Based on the position of the video (see previous post), it would appear that the 737 was landing on RWY 19 (in the opposite direction of the last received ADS-B position). This leased us to believe that the final ADS-B messages we received represent preparation for a possible… pic.twitter.com/b4EIkNBBss
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) December 29, 2024
Runway 1/19 is a 9,800 foot (2,800m) runway. The airport is located about 200 miles from Seoul, Korea.
Additional photos of the aircraft on approach and the tragic aftermath of the crash:
Screengrab from Korean TV of the Jeju Air 737-800 prior to the crash in Muan. https://t.co/zajzr6KrrF
— Jon Ostrower (@jonostrower) December 29, 2024
🚨🇰🇷 BREAKING: ACTING PRESIDENT RUSHES TO MUAN CRASH SITE
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 29, 2024
Acting President Choi Sang-mok mobilized full emergency response at 9:50 AM, deploying all available resources to Jeju Air crash site.
Choi, who also serves as finance minister, emphasized rescuer safety before… https://t.co/1wDr6q2Wsg pic.twitter.com/OKTA1X74re
AirNavRadar reported that the same jet declared an emergency two days earlier. However, it appears to be due to a medical emergency onboard.
We can confirm that yesterday, December 27, 2024, the Boeing 737-8AS (Registration HL8088) involved in today's accident declared an emergency and diverted to Seoul.
— AirNav Radar (@AirNavRadar) December 29, 2024
Flight data: https://t.co/RU4maQKi3D https://t.co/2MEEZdsMTf pic.twitter.com/a4eOxWzPaA
AirNavRadar reported that the same jet declared an emergency two days ago and diverted to Incheon International Airport. However, a Korean news source states that the reason for the diversion was due to a Chinese passenger complaining of head and chest pain.
About Jeju Air
Jeju Air is one of South Korea’s largest low cost airlines. Formed in 2005, the airline operates a fleet of 40 Boeing 737-800 and 737-8 MAX aircraft. Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport and Jeju International Airport are the airline’s primary hubs. The airline employs over 3,000 people.
