Boeing 747 accident near Tokyo, Jp, February 20, 2009
On February 20, 2009 at about 2:50 am local time, a Boeing 747, registered N676NW, was involved in an accident during enroute (descent) near Tokyo (Narita International Airport). It was flown under scheduled airline rules (Part 121). 4 people were seriously injured and 34 people had minor injuries; 384 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
- February 20, 2009 · about 2:50 am local time
- Place
- Tokyo, Japan · Narita International Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were seriously injured and 34 people had minor injuries; 384 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 747 400 · all 747s on the register
- Registration
- N676NW · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Turbulence encounter during enroute (descent) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 7 | 5 | ||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 4 | 27 | 377 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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