No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2014 Boeing 737-400 Accident in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan

On May 8, 2014, a BOEING 737-400 was involved in an aviation accident near Kabul, Afghanistan. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737-400
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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority's investigation into a May 8, 2014, Boeing 737-400 accident, under ICAO Annex 13.

Official Notification and Appointment of Representative The Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) informed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400 that occurred on May 8, 2014. In response, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ACAA in its investigation. ## Role Under ICAO Annex 13 The appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, with the NTSB acting in its capacity as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the aircraft. The ACAA is responsible for releasing all investigative information related to the accident.