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  1. Air Niugini Flight 73: Why the 737 Came Down in Chuuk Lagoon

    Event: 2018Published: 10 Oct 2026

    On 28 September 2018, Air Niugini Flight 73 struck Chuuk Lagoon about 460 metres short of runway 04 after the crew continued an approach into heavy rain without seeing the runway.

    View event: Air Niugini Flight 73 (2018)
    Location
    Chuuk International Airport, Weno, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
    Phase of flight
    Approach
  2. Jet Airways Flight 555: Seven Approaches and a Fuel Emergency

    Event: 2015Published: 25 Aug 2026

    Fog at Cochin forced Jet Airways Flight 555 to go around three times, and the crew then diverted to Trivandrum, where the weather was no better.

    View event: Jet Airways Flight 555 (2015)
    Location
    Cochin
    Phase of flight
    Approach