A second Jeju Air flight from Seoul encountered a landing gear issue on Monday, just one day after South Korea’s deadliest plane crash.
Incident Details
- New Incident:
Jeju Air Flight 7C101, departing from Gimpo International Airport at 6:37 am, was forced to return at 7:25 am due to a landing gear problem shortly after takeoff. - Landing Gear Issue:
The aircraft’s monitoring system indicated a landing gear problem immediately after takeoff. The captain communicated with ground control, and after additional measures, the landing gear returned to normal. However, the flight was directed to return to the airport for a thorough inspection. - Passenger Response:
Local media reported that 21 passengers refused to board an alternate flight to Jeju, citing safety concerns. - Jeju Air Fleet:
Jeju Air operates 41 planes, including 39 Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
South Korea’s Inspection and Safety Measures
- Special Inspection:
South Korea announced a special inspection of all 101 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the country, with US investigators, possibly from Boeing, joining the probe into the crash. - Aviation Safety Measures:
The government plans to implement rigorous safety inspections in response to the landing gear issues.
