Boeing 737 landing gear collapse at Kuching International Airport

No fatalities • Kuching, Malaysia

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-400 experienced a left main landing gear collapse during pushback operations in Malaysia.

What happened

On October 2, 2009, at approximately 0818 UTC, a Boeing 737-400, registration 9M-MMR, operated by Malaysian Airlines System Berhad, was undergoing pushback from the gate at Kuching International Airport in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. During this maneuver, the aircraft's left main landing gear collapsed. As a result of the collapse, the airplane came to rest on its left engine nacelle. There were no injuries resulting from the incident.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Oct 2009 BOEING 737 4HC accident near Kuching, Malaysia?

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-400 experienced a left main landing gear collapse during pushback operations in Malaysia.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Oct 2009 BOEING 737 4HC accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Oct 2009 involved a BOEING 737 4HC, operated by MALAYSIAN AIRLINES SYSTEM BERHAD, at Kuching, Malaysia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

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