Boeing 737-800

The Boeing 737-800 is a narrow-body airliner frequently used for short to medium-range flights. Recent news highlights safety concerns surrounding this aircraft model. A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced a near-collision with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near John Wayne Airport in California, prompting a Federal Aviation Administration investigation. Separately, a December 2024 Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea, resulting in 179 fatalities, has brought airport safety standards into question. A subsequent report indicated that a concrete wall at the end of the runway was a major contributing factor to the deaths, suggesting that more breakable materials could have prevented fatalities. These incidents have increased scrutiny on the Boeing 737-800 and aviation safety protocols.