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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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Southwest Boeing 737-800 flight from Denver loses engine cover, FAA investigating

As I sit here at a Southwest gate in Denver, waiting to board my flight, the news of a Southwest Boeing 737-800 losing its engine cover certainly gives me pause. The thought of being up in the air and having parts of the plane fall off is quite unsettling, to say the least. It makes me wonder about the maintenance practices in place and who exactly is responsible for ensuring that everything is secure before takeoff.

It’s easy to point fingers and place blame on Boeing, especially with all the recent negative press surrounding the company. However, upon closer inspection, it seems that this particular incident is more likely a result of maintenance oversight rather than a design flaw from Boeing.… Continue reading

John Q. Hosedrinker Apr 9, 2024

Boeing 737-800

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

Southwest Boeing 737-800 flight from Denver loses engine cover, FAA investigating

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