On 20 Feb 2016, a BOEING 737 operated by Lion Air was involved in an aviation accident near Surabaya, Indonesia. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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The NTSB is assisting Indonesian authorities with an investigation into a Boeing 737 accident that occurred in February 2016.
The government of Indonesia notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, registration PK-LFG, which took place on February 20, 2016, in Surabaya, Indonesia. There were no fatalities and no injuries reported in relation to this event.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the ongoing investigation led by the Indonesian government. All investigative findings are to be released by the Indonesian authorities.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
Same aircraft family
21 Jul 2026 — Boeing 737-846(WL) (Japan Airlines (JAL))
