Asiana Airlines Flight 214, Aviation accident in San Francisco, United States

Asiana Airlines Flight 214 was a scheduled transpacific passenger flight from Incheon International Airport near Seoul, South Korea, to San Francisco International Airport in California. The Boeing 777-200ER, registered HL7742, crashed on final approach into Runway 28L on the morning of July 6, 2013, after striking the seawall short of the runway, resulting in the tail section and landing gear separating and the fuselage catching fire.

On July 6, 2013, the Boeing 777 crashed while landing at San Francisco International Airport, marking the first fatal accident involving the 777 since it entered service in 1995. The investigation concluded that the crew mismanaged the final approach, and it also highlighted deficiencies in Boeing's documentation and Asiana's pilot training.

The crash led to changes in how airlines train pilots, especially for automated aircraft. It also sparked discussions about safety culture and the importance of manual flying skills in modern aviation.

The accident site is not open to the public, but the airport remains fully operational for travelers. If you are flying into or out of San Francisco International Airport, allow extra time for security and check-in, as the airport is large and busy.

Two of the three passengers who died were not wearing seatbelts and were ejected from the aircraft. The crash was the first fatal accident of a Boeing 777 since the type began flying in 1995.