No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2011 Boeing 737-8AS Accident in Ireland

Faro, Portugal

On October 24, 2011, a BOEING 737 - 800 800 was involved in an aviation accident near Faro, Portugal. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737 - 800 800
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The Irish AAIU notified the NTSB of a 2011 B737-8AS accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design.

Notification and Appointment of Representative The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a B737-8AS that occurred on October 20, 2011. In response, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane. ## Release of Investigative Information All investigative information will be released by the AAIU. The NTSB did not provide additional details regarding the accident, including the specific aircraft registration, operator, location, or cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Oct 2011 BOEING 737 - 800 800 accident near Faro, Portugal?

The Irish AAIU notified the NTSB of a 2011 B737-8AS accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Oct 2011 BOEING 737 - 800 800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Oct 2011 involved a BOEING 737 - 800 800, at Faro, Portugal.