Korean authorities have confirmed that the aircraft involved in the crash at Muan Airport had previously diverted due to a passenger welfare issue, specifically concerning a Chinese passenger who experienced head and chest pain.
The passenger lost consciousness during the flight, prompting the cabin crew to perform first aid, which successfully revived the passenger before the aircraft made an emergency landing at Incheon International Airport.
Following the incident and medical assistance, the aircraft (HL8088) resumed its journey, taking off from Incheon Airport and arriving at Daxing Airport shortly thereafter.
Incheon International Airport Police Investigation Division shared: “There was a Chinese passenger who complained of head and chest pain.” A Jeju Air representative has also added, “the said passenger lost consciousness at the time, prompting the emergency landing. During this process, the cabin crew’s first aid efforts helped the passenger regain consciousness. The aircraft landed at Incheon International Airport at 1:28 PM, and the passenger was transferred to a hospital.” EKN reported that at 3:39 PM, HL8088 took off again from Incheon Airport and arrived at Daxing Airport at 4:33 PM.
