Boeing 777 accident near Incheon, Kr, March 22, 2023
On March 22, 2023 at about 4:53 am local time, a Boeing 777, registered HL8254, was involved in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Incheon. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was seriously injured; 266 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
- March 22, 2023 · about 4:53 am local time
- Place
- Incheon, South Korea
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured; 266 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 777 28E · all 777s on the register
- Registration
- HL8254 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Turbulence encounter during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 545,000 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Asiana Airlines
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 15 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 251 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
The NTSB has not released the docket for this case yet. The docket, the folder of records gathered during an investigation (maintenance records, photographs, witness statements, examinations), is usually released when the investigation is nearly complete, and the list here is refreshed when it appears. Check at the NTSB.
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