Boeing 737 accident near Phuket, Outside the U.S., March 11, 2026
On March 11, 2026 at about 11:24 am local time, a Boeing 737, registered VTBWQ, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (flare/touchdown) near Phuket, Outside the U.S. (Phuket International airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 140 people were on board or involved.
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 11, 2026 · about 11:24 am local time
- Place
- Phuket, Thailand · Phuket International
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 140 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 8 · all 737s on the register
- Registration
- VTBWQ · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Abnormal runway contact during landing (flare/touchdown) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 172,500 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Air India Express
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 5 | |||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 133 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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