An aircraft met an accident while landing (on 29 December, 2024) resulting in death of 179 persons. Where did the accident take place?

The correct answer is South Korea.

Key Points

• The aircraft accident on December 29, 2024, which resulted in the death of 179 persons, took place at Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
• The flight, Jeju Air Flight 2216, was a Boeing 737-800 arriving from Bangkok, Thailand.
• The plane reportedly experienced a bird strike during its approach, leading to a Mayday call and a failed landing gear deployment.
• It then belly-landed, overran the runway, and collided with a concrete barrier, causing a fiery explosion. Only two of the 181 people on board survived.