No fatalities

22 Apr 2013: BOEING 747-400 — UNITED AIR LINES INC — Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

On 22 Apr 2013, a BOEING 747-400 operated by UNITED AIR LINES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Melbourne, Australia. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 747-400
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The ATSB notified the NTSB of a Boeing 747-400 accident on April 22, 2013. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.

Accident Notification

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 747-400 that occurred on April 22, 2013.

NTSB Involvement

The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.

Investigation Authority

All investigative information will be released by the ATSB. The ATSB, based in Canberra, Australia, is the lead agency for the investigation.

Further Information

The accident involves a Boeing 747-400, a four-engine jet airliner. No additional details about the location, injuries, or circumstances have been provided in this notification.