No fatalities

Runway Overrun Involving Boeing 737-900 in Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru, Indonesia

On February 15, 2011, a Boeing 737 900 operated by Lion Air was involved in an aviation accident near Pekanbaru, Indonesia. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737 900
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On February 15, 2011, a Boeing 737-900 with registration PK-LHH overran runway 36 at Sultan Syarif Kasyim II airport in Pekanbaru. The aircraft sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported among the 218 passengers and 8 crew members.

Incident Overview

On February 15, 2011, an aviation safety incident occurred at Sultan Syarif Kasyim II airport in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. At 10:55 UTC, a Boeing 737-900 aircraft bearing the Indonesian registration PK-LHH experienced a runway overrun while operating on runway 36.

Operational Details

The aircraft departed the paved surface of the runway during its operation. Following the event, an inspection revealed that the airplane had sustained minor damage. The incident resulted in no injuries to the individuals on board, which included eight crew members and 218 passengers.

Investigation Authority

This specific occurrence is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) of Indonesia. The KNKT serves as the official body responsible for examining such aviation events within the country's jurisdiction.