No fatalities

Ireland AAIU Notifies NTSB of 2011 B737 and A321 Incident

Dublin, Ireland

On May 21, 2011, a Boeing 737 800 operated by Ryanair was involved in an aviation accident near Dublin, Ireland. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The Ireland AAIU notified the NTSB of a May 21, 2011 incident involving a B737 and an A321. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Incident Notification and Investigation Authority The Ireland Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) informed the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an incident that occurred on May 21, 2011. The event involved a Boeing 737 and an Airbus A321. ## NTSB Role and International Cooperation Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU with its investigation. The NTSB acted in this capacity as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane. ## Information Release The AAIU stated that all investigative information related to the incident would be released by the AAIU.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 May 2011 Boeing 737 800 accident near Dublin, Ireland?

The Ireland AAIU notified the NTSB of a May 21, 2011 incident involving a B737 and an A321. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 May 2011 Boeing 737 800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 May 2011 involved a Boeing 737 800, operated by Ryanair, at Dublin, Ireland.