Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 Crash Marks Deadliest Accident in South Korea’s Aviation History
The crash of Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 at Muan International Airport has become the deadliest aviation incident on South Korean soil, surpassing previous tragedies, including a 1997 accident involving Korean Air. Established in 2005, Jeju Air is South Korea’s largest budget airline, and this incident marks its first fatal crash. Historical context is provided by highlighting other significant accidents in South Korean aviation, including crashes involving Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, resulting in both tragic fatalities and injuries over the years.