On December 29, 2024, Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737‑800, crashed during landing at Muan International Airport, South Korea. The incident was caused by a bird strike, which damaged the engines and contributed to a landing gear malfunction, resulting in a runway overrun. Emergency crews responded immediately, but tragically 179 people on board were killed, and 2 flight attendants survived, both seated at the rear. Following the crash, investigations revealed possible crew error in engine mana