Investigation into Boeing 737 accident in Fukuoka, Japan

No fatalities • Fukuoka, Japan

The NTSB is assisting Japanese authorities in an investigation regarding a Jin Air Boeing 737 accident.

The government of Japan notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, registration HL8243, which took place on January 12, 2020, in Fukuoka, Japan.

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the Japanese government. All official investigative details will be released by the Japanese authorities.

Probable cause

Not determined

Related events

Same aircraft

  • 15 May 2026 — Boeing 737-8HG (WL) (Air India Express)
  • 16 Apr 2026 — BOEING 737-8 (SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO)
  • 15 Apr 2026 — Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Southwest Airlines)
  • 5 Apr 2026 — BOEING 737 8SA (Malta Air)
  • 29 Mar 2026 — Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 (Ryanair)
  • 29 Mar 2026 — BOEING 737 8AS (Malta Air)
  • 29 Mar 2026 — BOEING 737 8200 (Ryanair)
  • 26 Mar 2026 — Boeing 737-8AS (WL) (Malta Air, opf Ryanair)
  • 26 Mar 2026 — BOEING 737 8AS (Ryanair)
  • 24 Mar 2026 — Boeing 737 MAX 8 (United Airlines)
  • 24 Mar 2026 — BOEING 737-8 (United Airlines)
  • 13 Mar 2026 — Boeing 737-846(WL) (Japan Airlines (JAL))

Same operator

More Boeing 737 safety records →

All Boeing 737-800 accidents →

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Jan 2020 BOEING 737 8Q8 accident near Fukuoka, Japan?

The NTSB is assisting Japanese authorities in an investigation regarding a Jin Air Boeing 737 accident.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jan 2020 BOEING 737 8Q8 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jan 2020 involved a BOEING 737 8Q8, operated by Jin Air, at Fukuoka, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

Loading the flight search…