On 2 Dec 2011, a BOEING 777 operated by Emirates was involved in an aviation accident near Maldives, Maldives. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. 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 UAE General Civil Aviation Authority notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Emirates Boeing 777 in the Maldives.
On December 2, 2011, an incident occurred in the Maldives involving an EmiratesBoeing 777, registration A6-EMR.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). As the state of manufacturer and design, the United States is assisting the GCAA in its inquiry. There were no injuries reported in relation to this event.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
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