Boeing 737 accident in Dusseldorf, Germany

No fatalities • Dusseldorf, Germany

The NTSB is assisting German authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 737 accident that occurred in May 2012.

The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents (BFU) notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800, registration D-ASXH, which took place on May 17, 2012, in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the BFU investigation in its capacity as the State of Manufacturer and Design. There were no fatalities or injuries reported in the notification.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 May 2012 BOEING 737-800 accident near Dusseldorf, Germany?

The NTSB is assisting German authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 737 accident that occurred in May 2012.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 May 2012 BOEING 737-800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 May 2012 involved a BOEING 737-800, operated by Sun Express, at Dusseldorf, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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