AirAsia Cabin Ceiling Collapses During Landing in Kuala Lumpur

An AirAsia Airbus A320-200 experienced a cabin ceiling collapse during its landing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 4, 2026.

The incident occurred on flight AK-720, which was operating a scheduled service from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur. According to reports from The Aviation Herald, the aircraft, registered as 9M-AFE, was touching down on runway 15 when a section of the cabin ceiling separated and fell onto the seats below.

Following the touchdown and the subsequent ceiling failure, the aircraft rolled out without further incident.

Operational Details and Safety Outcome

AirAsia reported that a section of the cabin ceiling became loose and dislodged during the landing process. The airline confirmed that the seats located beneath the affected section were unoccupied at the time of the collapse.

There were no injuries reported among the passengers or the crew members on board the flight.

The event was documented by passengers, with images of the collapsed panel circulating following the landing.