Airline Maintenance

Jeju Air Landing Gear Issue Sparks Safety Debate

Another Jeju Air jet experienced a landing gear issue on Monday, prompting an immediate return to the airport. This incident follows other recent reports of aircraft malfunctions, fueling concerns about airline safety and sparking a flurry of online discussion. The seemingly frequent occurrence of these events has naturally led to increased public scrutiny and a heightened sense of anxiety surrounding air travel.

The decision to turn back after takeoff, despite the need to ultimately use the landing gear for any landing, is a key point of discussion. The immediate safety of passengers is paramount; landing with a malfunctioning system introduces significant risks that likely outweigh the potential complications of returning to the departure airport.… Continue reading

Jeju Air’s Second 737-800 Landing Gear Malfunction: Maintenance Under Scrutiny

Following Sunday’s deadly Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan International Airport, another Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 experienced a landing gear malfunction, forcing it to return to Gimpo International Airport. The aircraft, carrying 161 passengers, landed safely after a reported malfunction shortly after takeoff. Passengers were transferred to a different plane and continued their journey to Jeju Island. The Sunday crash, involving a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, resulted in 179 fatalities, with initial investigations pointing to a potential landing gear malfunction possibly caused by a bird strike.

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