On 9 Oct 2016, a BOEING 777 operated by Singapore Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Melbourne, Australia. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: not provided. 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 has appointed a representative to assist Australian authorities in investigating an incident involving a Boeing 777.
On October 09, 2016, an incident occurred involving a Boeing 777, registration 9V-SYG, operated by Singapore Airlines. The event took place in Melbourne, Australia.
What happened
Following the occurrence, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) notified the NTSB of the incident. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the Australian government. There were no injuries reported in relation to this event.
Probable cause
not provided
Related events
Same aircraft family
11 Jun 2026 — Boeing 777-3Q8ER (THY Turkish Airlines)
26 Apr 2026 — BOEING 777 236
13 Feb 2026 — BOEING 777 (British Airways)
7 Nov 2025 — BOEING 777 300ER (Kuwait Airways)
10 Oct 2025 — BOEING 777 236 (British Airways Plc)
9 Sep 2025 — BOEING 777-222 (UNITED AIRLINES INC)
27 Jun 2025 — BOEING 777 368ER (Saudi Arabian Airlines)
2 Jun 2025 — BOEING 777 300ER (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines)
