Incident Details
On October 2, 2009, at approximately 0818 Coordinated Universal Time, a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-400, registration 9M-MMR, experienced a collapse of its left main landing gear during pushback from the gate at Kuching International Airport in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The aircraft came to rest on its left engine nacelle. The pushback procedure was underway when the gear failed, causing the left side of the aircraft to lower and the engine nacelle to contact the ground.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-400, a model in the Boeing 737 family. It was operated by Malaysia Airlines and registered in Malaysia with the tail number 9M-MMR.
Investigation
The investigation into this incident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Malaysia, specifically the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia. The official report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for or released by the Malaysian authorities. Further details may be obtained from the Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia.