SEEKING JUSTICE

Boeing Slapped With Lawsuit Over Deadly Runway Crash

The airline manufacturer is being sued over a 2024 crash in South Korea, which killed 179 people.

The families of 14 victims of last year’s deadly Jeju Air crash in South Korea have filed a lawsuit against Boeing in the United States, seeking justice for the deadliest plane crash in the country’s history. 179 of the 181 passengers on board the 737-800 jet were killed in December 2024 when the plane exploded into a fireball after striking a concrete beam at the end of a runway while attempting a belly-landing on the runway. The only survivors were two flight attendants who were in the rear of the aircraft, which remained relatively intact. While the official investigation into the crash is still ongoing, with a bird strike and pilot decisions believed to be contributing factors, the lawsuit claims that outdated electrical and hydraulic systems deprived the crew of the means to land safely. “It’s disappointing that no one has been punished for a major accident that killed 179 people,” said one of the plaintiffs. “We had no choice but to sue.” Boeing has not publicly commented on the lawsuit, but has previously sought to have the trial held in South Korea, where compensation payouts are much lower and less evidence is made available to the public. The 14 families have not yet sued Jeju Air but may consider doing so once the Boeing lawsuit is settled, a group spokeswoman said.