Report says authorities knew of Muan airport facing high risk of bird strikes years before 179 people died in crash ...

Then, on Dec. 29, the pilot of Jeju Air Flight 2216 declared “Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!” and told air traffic controllers there had been a bird strike as the plane was making its descent.

The government announced a raft of aviation safety measures after a Jeju Air crash late last year that killed 179 people, ...

Jeju Air Flight 2216 skidded off a runway and ended in a crash that killed 179 people. There are guidelines intended to make ...

Flight 216 departed Dulles International Airport on Saturday (26 April) around 5.30pm local time but was forced to land at ...

The South Korean government on Wednesday announced a series of air safety measures, including strict penalties for fatal ...

Officials investigating the crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216, which occurred in South Korea in December 2024, also confirmed evidence of a bird strike before the plane attempted a failed emergency ...

Airline apologises and says it cancelled flight HB704’s return journey on Wednesday night to conduct safety checks.

The news follows the major aviation disaster on 30 December 2024 when 179 passengers lost their lives after a Jeju Air flight crashed in South Korea following a suspected “bird strike”.