What is korean air 801?

Korean Air Flight 801 was a scheduled international passenger flight from Seoul, South Korea to Guam that crashed on August 6, 1997 while attempting to land at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport. The Boeing 747-300 aircraft, carrying 254 passengers and crew members, crashed into a hillside in Nimitz Hill, just short of the runway, resulting in 228 fatalities.

The crash of Korean Air 801 was attributed to a combination of factors, including poor visibility due to weather conditions, crew fatigue, and the crew's failure to properly execute the approach and landing procedures. The incident led to significant changes in aviation safety regulations and procedures in South Korea.

The crash of Korean Air 801 remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in the history of South Korea and serves as a reminder of the importance of proper training, communication, and adherence to safety protocols in the aviation industry.