Boeing 737 accident near Chuuk, Fm, September 28, 2018
On September 28, 2018 at about 10:10 am local time, a Boeing 737, registered P2PXE, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach near Chuuk (Chuuk/Weno International Airpo airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was killed, 4 people were seriously injured and 11 people had minor injuries; 31 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
- September 28, 2018 · about 10:10 am local time
- Place
- Chuuk, Micronesia · Chuuk/Weno International Airpo · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed, 4 people were seriously injured and 11 people had minor injuries; 31 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 8BK · all 737s on the register
- Registration
- P2PXE · no longer on the register · serial 333024
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The government of Federated States Of Micronesia (FSM) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 that occurred on September 28, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the FSM's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacture of the airplane.All investigative information will be released by the government of FSM.
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 approach defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Air Niugini
The flight
- Departed from: Pohnpei
- Destination: PTKK Chuuk
- 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 | 6 | |||
| Flight crew | 5 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 4 | 11 | 20 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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