South Korean Passenger Jet Returns to Airport Following Take-Off Due to Landing Gear Issue
Incident Comes a Day After Similar Malfunction Causes Crash During Landing
SEOUL, Dec 30 (Bernama-Xinhua) – A South Korean passenger jet returned to its airport of departure on Monday after a landing gear issue was discovered shortly after take-off, just a day after a similar malfunction caused a crash during landing.
Flight 7C101 Takes Off and Returns to Gimpo International Airport
Jeju Air flight 7C101 departed from Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul at 6:37 am local time (2137 GMT Sunday) en route to the southern resort island of Jeju. However, a landing gear issue was found shortly after take-off, prompting the Boeing 737-800 to return to the airport of departure.
161 Passengers on Board Safe, But Flight Returns to Gimpo International Airport
The aircraft returned to Gimpo International Airport at 7:25 am local time, with all 161 passengers on board safely disembarking. The landing gear issue was identified as a malfunction, which led to the decision to return to the airport of departure.
Similar Malfunction Causes Crash During Landing the Previous Day
This incident comes a day after a similar malfunction caused a crash during landing at Muan International Airport, around 290 km southwest of Seoul. The Boeing 737-800 passenger jet of Jeju Air crashed while landing, resulting in a serious incident.
Details of the Previous Day’s Crash
The Boeing 737-800 passenger jet of the Jeju Air crashed while landing at Muan International Airport on the previous day. Due to an estimated landing gear failure, the airplane landed without wheels, skidded off the runway, and crashed into the outer wall of the runway. The fuselage was broken apart, and the plane caught fire.
Conclusion
The recent spate of landing gear malfunctions in South Korean aviation raises concerns about the safety of the country’s air travel industry. While no one was injured in the latest incident, the crash the previous day was a serious incident that highlights the importance of ensuring the safety of air travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the cause of the landing gear issue on Jeju Air flight 7C101?
A: The cause of the landing gear issue was a malfunction, which led to the decision to return to the airport of departure.
Q: How many passengers were on board Jeju Air flight 7C101?
A: There were 161 passengers on board Jeju Air flight 7C101.
Q: What was the outcome of the previous day’s crash at Muan International Airport?
A: The Boeing 737-800 passenger jet of Jeju Air crashed while landing, resulting in a serious incident. The airplane landed without wheels, skidded off the runway, and crashed into the outer wall of the runway, with its fuselage broken apart and catching fire.