Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 accident near Incheon, Kr, June 6, 2016
On June 6, 2016 at about 1:45 pm local time, a Mcdonnell Douglas MD11, registered N277UP, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff (rejected takeoff) near Incheon. It was flown under scheduled airline rules (Part 121). 1 person had minor injuries; 3 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
- June 6, 2016 · about 1:45 pm local time
- Place
- Incheon, South Korea · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 3 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · all MD11s on the register
- Registration
- N277UP · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
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
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during takeoff (rejected takeoff) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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