Boeing has released a statement after the crash in South Korea (Image: Getty)
Boeing has issued a statement following the c, which resulted in the deaths of 179 people.
The crash, one of the worst in the country’s aviation history, occurred when a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok failed to deploy its landing gear, skidding down the runway at Muan International Airport before crashing into a wall and bursting into flames.
Jeju Air confirmed that the aircraft had no previous accident history and was fully operational when it left Bangkok.
Boeing said in an emailed statement: “We are in contact with Jeju Air regarding flight 2216 and stand ready to support them.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones, and our thoughts remain with the passengers and crew.”
South Korean authorities have initiated an investigation into potential causes (Image: Getty)
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Among the 181 people aboard, two crew members were rescued.
The aircraft that crashed had completed 13 flights in the two days prior to the accident, with some of those flights taking place in other Asian countries.
Another Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air was forced to return to Gimpo Airport earlier today due to a landing gear warning, though the issue was later resolved.
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The crash is one of the worst in the country’s aviation history (Image: Getty)
Acting President Choi Sang-mok has ordered safety checks on the country’s airline operations to prevent further tragedies.
Preliminary reports suggest the pilot reported a bird strike before declaring a mayday, though the cause remains unclear.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with South Korea leading the efforts, assisted by Boeing and the US National Transportation Safety Board.