A devastating plane crash in South Korea has left 177 passengers dead, with only a handful of survivors from the 181 on board. The Boeing 737-800, a model already linked to multiple incidents in the past, burst into flames during landing. As investigations into the cause of the tragedy continue, Boeing has issued its first official statement addressing the horrific event. What went wrong, and how is Boeing responding to this latest disaster? Here’s everything we know so far.
A passenger plane operated by Jeju Air veered off the runway during landing and suddenly burst into flames.
An investigation into the cause of the crash has been launched. It was revealed that the aircraft involved in the accident was a Boeing 737-800, part of Jeju Air’s fleet. Boeing has been linked to several accidents in the past, with the 737-800 model being frequently implicated.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Boeing could face legal action following two separate accidents. In March 2019, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed, killing all 157 people on board. Another MAX 8, operated by Lion Air, crashed into Indonesia’s Java Sea, resulting in 189 fatalities. Both crashes occurred shortly after takeoff.