In over 25 years of service, the Boeing 737-800 variant, has been involved in around 17 accidents resulting in 1,100 fatalities, according to data from the Aviation Safety Network.

The scene where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft crashed and burst into flames is seen at Muan International Airport in Muan, some 288 kilometres southwest of Seoul on December 30, 2024.

Boeing's 737-800 model is used by nearly 200 airlines and has a strong safety record. The 737-800 is different from Boeing's 737 Max family, which has faced significant issues.

Boeing & Aerospace Nation & World World Boeing 737-800, a precursor to the 737 MAX, is used widely Dec. 30, 2024 at 6:58 am Updated Dec. 30, 2024 at 7:58 am ...

The Boeing 737-800 is a different model than the planemaker's 737 Max, which has fallen under scrutiny over the past year after a door panel blew off a 737 Max jet in midair on Jan. 5.

The scene where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft crashed and burst into flames is seen at Muan International Airport in Muan, some 288 kilometres southwest of Seoul on December 30, 2024.

Boeing 737-800, a Precursor to the 737 Max, Is Used Widely. Nearly 200 airlines use the 737-800, which makes up about 15 percent of the world’s fleet of aircraft.

Boeing 737-800, the model that crashed in South Korea, is one of the world's most popular aircrafts South Korea's acting president, Choi Sang-mok, ordered an emergency inspection of the country's ...