Jeju Air Flight Returns to Gimpo on December 29 After Landing Gear Issue Following Muan Disaster

Dec 29, 2024, 11:40 PM

On December 29, 2024, a Jeju Air passenger jet experienced an unidentified landing gear issue shortly after taking off from Gimpo Airport in Seoul, bound for Jeju Island. The aircraft returned safely to Gimpo Airport following the incident. This event occurred just one day after a separate Jeju Air aircraft of the same model was involved in a deadly crash at Muan International Airport, where a similar landing gear problem was identified. Reports indicate that the recent incident has raised concerns regarding the safety of the aircraft model, prompting further scrutiny into the airline's operational protocols. The situation remains under investigation as authorities assess the implications of these incidents on Jeju Air's flight safety standards.