Lion Air MD-90 veers off runway during landing in Jakarta

No fatalities • Jakarta, Indonesia

A Lion Air McDonnell Douglas MD-90 skidded off the runway during landing at Jakarta due to wet runway conditions.

What happened

On March 9, 2009, at 15:35 local time, a McDonnell Douglas MD-90, registration PK-LIL, was landing on runway 25L in Jakarta. During the landing roll, the aircraft skidded off the right side of the runway. At the time of the event, the runway surface was wet from rain, and winds were recorded at 200 degrees at 20 knots.

There were no injuries among the 166 passengers, 4 flight attendants, or 2 pilots on board. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, including the failure of the left main landing gear.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Mar 2009 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-90 accident near Jakarta, Indonesia?

A Lion Air McDonnell Douglas MD-90 skidded off the runway during landing at Jakarta due to wet runway conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Mar 2009 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-90 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Mar 2009 involved a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-90, at Jakarta, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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