South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced plans on Monday to conduct a special inspection of all Boeing 737-800 planes in the country following Sunday's Jeju Air crash.
The accident occurred at Muan International Airport, approximately 290 kilometres southwest of Seoul. The Jeju Air jet reportedly suffered a landing gear failure, causing it to land without wheels. The plane skidded off the runway, collided with the outer wall, and its fuselage broke apart before catching fire.
Jeju Air, which operates the largest fleet of B737-800s in South Korea with 39 aircraft, will be a key focus of the inspections. Other operators include T'way Air with 27 planes, Jin Air with 19, Eastar Jet with 10, Air Incheon with 4, and Korean Air with 2.
The transport ministry's investigation aims to ensure the safety of B737-800 jets, predominantly used by low-cost domestic airlines, amid concerns raised by the crash. The cause of the accident is under review, with preliminary findings pointing to landing gear malfunction.
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