Boeing 777-236ER accident near London, Gb, January 17, 2008
On January 17, 2008, a Boeing 777-236ER, registered GYMMM, was substantially damaged in an accident near London. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 2 people had minor injuries; 191 others were unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- January 17, 2008
- Place
- London, United Kingdom
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries; 191 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 777-236ER · all 777-236ERs on the register
- Registration
- GYMMM · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
import
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: ZBAA Beijing
- Destination: EGLL London
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 2 | 191 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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