No fatalities

CIAIAC Notifies NTSB of Boeing 737-800 Accident on September 7, 2012

Gran Canaria, Spain

On September 7, 2012, a BOEING 737-800 operated by Ryanair was involved in an aviation accident near Gran Canaria, Spain. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737-800
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Spain's CIAIAC has notified the NTSB of a Boeing 737-800 accident occurring on September 7, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.

Incident Overview

The Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC) of Spain has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on September 7, 2012. The notification was made in accordance with international protocols.

Investigation

The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAIAC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. This appointment is made because the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane. All investigative information will be released by the CIAIAC.

About the Aircraft

The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-800. No further details about the aircraft, such as registration or operator, have been provided by the investigating authorities.

Contact Information

The CIAIAC is based in Madrid, Spain. Contact details include the address 28011 Madrid, Spain, telephone (34) 91 597 89 60, fax (34) 91 463 55 35, and website http://www.ciaiac.es.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Sept 2012 BOEING 737-800 accident near Gran Canaria, Spain?

Spain's CIAIAC has notified the NTSB of a Boeing 737-800 accident occurring on September 7, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Sept 2012 BOEING 737-800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Sept 2012 involved a BOEING 737-800, operated by Ryanair, at Gran Canaria, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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