No fatalities

Incident Involving Boeing 737-800 in Greece

Thessaloniki, Greece

On June 15, 2013, a BOEING 737-800 operated by ASTRA AIRLINES was involved in an aviation accident near Thessaloniki, Greece. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737-800
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On June 15, 2013, a Boeing 737-800 was involved in an incident in Greece. The Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board of Greece is investigating with assistance from the NTSB as the State of Manufacturer and Design.

Incident Overview

The Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board (AAIASB) of Greece notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on June 15, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIASB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.

Investigation

All investigative information will be released by the AAIASB, which is leading the probe. The incident location is within Greek jurisdiction, though specific geographical details are not provided in the notification. The aircraft type is a Boeing 737-800, but no registration, operator, or other identifying information is mentioned.

Additional Information

The AAIASB, based in Helliniko, Athens, Greece, is the authority responsible for the investigation. The NTSB's role is limited to supporting the AAIASB as the manufacturer's state. No further details regarding the nature of the incident, injuries, damage, or causal factors have been released at this time.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jun 2013 BOEING 737-800 accident near Thessaloniki, Greece?

On June 15, 2013, a Boeing 737-800 was involved in an incident in Greece. The Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board of Greece is investigating with assistance from the NTSB as the State of Manufacturer and Design.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jun 2013 BOEING 737-800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jun 2013 involved a BOEING 737-800, operated by ASTRA AIRLINES, at Thessaloniki, Greece.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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