2 fatalities

23 Mar 2009: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD11 F — FedEx Corporation — Narita, Japan

Narita, Japan

On 23 Mar 2009, a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD11 F operated by FedEx Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Narita, Japan. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On March 23, 2009, a FedEx MD-11 crashed upon landing at Narita International Airport in Japan, originating from Guangzhou, China. Both pilots were killed; no other persons were aboard. The Japan Transport Safety Board is investigating.

Accident Overview

On March 23, 2009, at 0649 local time, a FedEx Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) MD-11 crashed upon landing at Narita International Airport (NRT) in Narita, Japan. The flight had originated at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China. Both pilots were killed and no other persons were onboard.

Investigation

The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) is conducting the investigation into the accident. All inquiries should be directed to the JTSB at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Tokyo, Japan.

Additional Details

No further details about the cause of the accident have been provided by the investigating authority. The aircraft type, registration, and other operational specifics are not disclosed in the available information.