South Korea experienced its worst aviation disaster in decades in 2024 when a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 jetliner crashed at Muan International Airport, killing 179 people. This tragic event marked the deadliest plane crash worldwide that year, with only two crew members surviving after the plane hit a concrete fence with its front landing gear closed. Other significant aviation accidents in 2024 included incidents in Japan, Nepal, Brazil, and Kazakhstan, highlighting the continued risks and challenges faced in air travel.
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