No fatalities

Serious Incident Involving Boeing 737-800 at Suvarnabhumi Airport (B-6143)

TH

On June 17, 2024, a Boeing 737-800, Thai / Englis (registration B-6143) operated by China Eastern Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near TH. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand (AAIC).

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Aircraft registered B-6143
Aircraft registered B-6143. Photo: MNXANL / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On 17 June 2024, a Boeing 737-800 operated by China Eastern Airlines veered right of runway 01L during landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport, damaging runway edge lights. No injuries occurred; the aircraft sustained minor damage.

Aircraft and Flight Details

On 17 June 2024, a Boeing 737-800 with registration B-6143, operated by China Eastern Airlines as flight MU9615, was completing a flight from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. The aircraft carried 2 pilots, 6 cabin crew, and 72 passengers.

Incident Description

At 03:07 a.m. local time, during the landing on runway 01L at Suvarnabhumi Airport, the aircraft deviated from the runway centerline and veered to the right side of the runway. This resulted in damage to the runway edge lights. The aircraft itself sustained minor damage. There were no injuries or fatalities reported.

Investigation Status

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee for the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Commission Thailand is conducting the investigation. The committee notified the National Transportation Safety Board of the United States (NTSB) as the state of design and manufacture, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) as the state of registry and operator, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The final report, including the cause of the serious incident, has not yet been published; the investigation is in the draft final report phase. The committee intends to issue preventive measures to domestic and international aviation authorities upon completion.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jun 2024 Boeing 737-800, Thai / Englis accident near TH?

On 17 June 2024, a Boeing 737-800 operated by China Eastern Airlines veered right of runway 01L during landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport, damaging runway edge lights. No injuries occurred; the aircraft sustained minor damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jun 2024 Boeing 737-800, Thai / Englis accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jun 2024 involved a Boeing 737-800, Thai / Englis, registration B-6143, operated by China Eastern Airlines, at TH.

Investigation report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand (AAIC). Original record: https://motdrive.mot.go.th/index.php/s/HosKIucu7CMpZsZ/download. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee (AAIC), Ministry of Transport, Thailand.