On 23 Sep 2017, a BOEING 777 operated by KLM was involved in an aviation accident near Osaka, Japan. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. 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 NTSB has appointed a representative to assist Japanese authorities in investigating a serious incident involving a KLM Boeing 777.
On September 23, 2017, a serious incident occurred in Osaka, Japan, involving a Boeing 777 operated by KLM, registration PHBQC.
What happened
Following the event, the Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) notified the NTSB of the incident. There were no injuries reported in connection with this event.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
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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)