😱 Just a day after a tragic crash at Muan International Airport, where a Jeju Air Boeing 737 veered off the runway and burst into flames, another Boeing 737-800 from the same airline had a close call on Monday.
Flight 7C101 departed from Seoul's Gimpo International Airport to Jeju at 6:37 a.m. local time. Shortly after takeoff, the pilots detected a landing gear malfunction. With 161 passengers onboard, the crew decided to return to Gimpo, putting safety first. ✈️
The flight landed safely back at Gimpo at 7:25 a.m. 😅 Jeju Air planned to replace the aircraft before resuming the journey to Jeju.
The aircraft involved was the same Boeing 737-800 model as the one in the previous day's accident. A Jeju Air spokesperson apologized for the inconvenience, emphasizing that passenger safety is their top priority.
This incident has travelers and aviation enthusiasts buzzing. Is there more to these consecutive issues with the Boeing 737-800 model? 🤔 Stay tuned for updates, and if you're flying soon, keep an eye on airline announcements!
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Another Jeju Air Boeing 737 jet experiences landing-gear issue
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