On September 23, 2017, a BOEING 777 operated by KLM was involved in an aviation accident near Osaka, Japan. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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The Japan Transport Safety Board notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a Boeing 777 on September 23, 2017. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.
Incident Notification
The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) formally notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding a serious incident that occurred on September 23, 2017. The event involved a Boeing 777 aircraft operating in Japanese airspace.
International Cooperation
In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan in its investigation. This role facilitates international cooperation and ensures that the interests of the United States are represented during the inquiry process.
Information Release
The JTSB retains sole authority over the dissemination of investigative findings. All official information related to this incident will be released exclusively by the Japanese regulatory body.
Related events
Same aircraft family
19 Jul 2026 — BOEING 777 (Korean Air)
11 Jun 2026 — Boeing 777-3Q8ER (THY Turkish Airlines)
26 Apr 2026 — BOEING 777 236
29 Mar 2026 — Boeing 777-212ER (Mahan Air)
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)
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