Loss of separation near Riga, Latvia

No fatalities • Riga, Latvia

A loss of separation occurred between a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737 and a Finnair Embraer near Riga.

What happened

On October 20, 2012, at approximately 1150 UTC, a loss of separation occurred near point ATRAK in the vicinity of Riga, Latvia. The incident involved a Boeing 737 operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and an Embraer operated by Finnair. During the event, the two aircraft came within 4.2 nautical miles of each other laterally and 700 feet of vertical separation. There were no injuries resulting from this event.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Oct 2012 BOEING 737 8 accident near Riga, Latvia?

A loss of separation occurred between a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737 and a Finnair Embraer near Riga.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Oct 2012 BOEING 737 8 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Oct 2012 involved a BOEING 737 8, operated by KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES, at Riga, Latvia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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