737 Veers Off Runway, Catches Fire in South Korea

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft veered off a runway and burst into flames near Muan, South Korea, on Sunday morning. 181 passengers were onboard.

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A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 (Photo: Ben Suskind)
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Key Takeaways:

A Jeju Air Boeing 737 veered off a runway and burst into flames near Muan, South Korea, on Sunday morning. According to initial reports, the flight, which was flying between Bangkok and Muan, had 181 people onboard, 175 passengers and six crewmembers.

Per BNO News, the aircraft attempted to land without gear before hitting a wall at the end of the runway. Photos on social media show the aircraft in flames.

According to the Yonhap News Agency, 179 passengers were killed with two survivors found. Jeju Air flight 2216 was operated by a 15-year-old 737-800 with registration HL8088.

Boeing says it is in contact with the airline. “We extend our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones, and our thoughts remain with the passengers and crew,” the company said in a statement.

Editor’s Note: This story was last updated on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at 10:44 a.m. ET. 

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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