Since the American-made Boeing 777 wide-body jet airliner made its maiden flight in June 1994, it has been involved in 29 aviation incidents and accidents that have claimed the lives of 541 people. The Boeing 777, which was carrying 291 passengers and 16 crew, was flown from Seoul to San Francisco. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 - March 8, 2014Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 became one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries when it vanished on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014. Investigators said the pilot failed to notice that the Boeing 777's engine thrust settings remained too low and cut short a procedure. Shocking footage shows smoke and flames engulfing the Boeing 777 while several emergency vehicles were rushing towards the burning aircraft.

Source: The Nation February 22, 2021 15:09 UTC