A Jeju Air passenger plane crashed into an external wall of Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province while landing on the 29th, and it is presumed that the majority of the 181 passengers, except for two, were killed. This accident is expected to be the largest since Jeju Air was founded in 2005.
Jeju Air passenger plane accidents have occurred several times over the years. In Aug. 2007, a Jeju to Busan flight veered off the runway while landing at Gimhae International Airport. Four passengers were injured, and the fuselage, wings, propellers, and landing gear were damaged.
In Jul. 2011, a Jeju Air passenger plane experienced pressurization issues in its cabin five minutes after taking off from Gimpo International Airport, causing about 20 passengers to complain of discomfort. They received treatment at a nearby hospital after landing at Jeju International Airport.
In the same year in December, a Jeju Air passenger plane's engine ingested a bird ten minutes after taking off from Gimpo International Airport. The plane returned to Gimpo, and no injuries were reported.
In Feb. 2013, another incident occurred when a Jeju Air passenger plane veered off the runway at Gimpo International Airport. During the investigation, issues identified included failing to carefully assess the runway condition before landing, improperly selecting braking actions, and mistakenly assuming that there was enough distance remaining on the runway.
In June of last year, an incident happened on a Jeju Air flight from Cebu, Philippines, to Incheon International Airport, where a passenger attempted to open the emergency exit. The situation was controlled by the crew, preventing the emergency exit from actually opening.