--- title: "Families of victims of the Jeju Air disaster in South Korea sue Boeing" description: "Today, Asia cited a report from the Korea Herald stating that the families of the victims of the Jeju Air crash in South Korea have filed an international lawsuit against the aircraft manufacturer Boe" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/261469099.md" published_at: "2025-10-16T14:02:14.000Z" --- # Families of victims of the Jeju Air disaster in South Korea sue Boeing > Today, Asia cited a report from the Korea Herald stating that the families of the victims of the Jeju Air crash in South Korea have filed an international lawsuit against the aircraft manufacturer Boeing, questioning the existence of composite defects in the aircraft's equipment. Among the three international law firms commissioned, two have recently submitted lawsuits. On December 29, 2024, at approximately 9:07 AM, Jeju Air flight 7C2216, which took off from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed while landing at Wosan Airport in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Of the 175 passengers and 6 crew members on board, only 2 flight attendants were rescued, while the remaining 179 people all perished Today, Asia cited a report from Yonhap News Agency stating that the families of the victims of the Jeju Air disaster in South Korea have filed an international lawsuit against the aircraft manufacturer Boeing, questioning the existence of composite defects in the aircraft's equipment. Among the three international law firms commissioned, two have recently submitted lawsuits. On December 29, 2024, at approximately 9:07 AM, Jeju Air flight 7C2216, which took off from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed while landing at Wosan Airport in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Of the 175 passengers and 6 crew members on board, only 2 flight attendants were rescued, while the remaining 179 people all perished ### Related Stocks - [BA.US - Boeing](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BA.US.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Announces Long Term Lease of 2 Boeing 737-8 To Somon Air | DUBAI AEROSPACE ENTERPRISE (DAE):REACHES AGREEMENT WITH SOMON AIR FOR LEASE OF 2 NEW BOEING 737-8 AIRCRAFTAIRCRAFT ARE S | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/273654258.md) | | Future choice of engine architecture has implications for next generation of Airbus and Boeing narrowbody jets | Future choice of engine architecture has implications for next generation of Airbus and Boeing narrowbody jets | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275761646.md) | | Southwest's new boarding process off to bumpy start | Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders a | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275799376.md) | | The 10 most dangerous aircraft ever made | The article discusses the ten most dangerous aircraft ever made, highlighting their design flaws and the risks they pose | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276014803.md) | | Ryanair adds ninth based aircraft in Malta for summer 2026 | Ryanair adds ninth based aircraft in Malta for summer 2026 | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275590963.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.