On October 22, 2014, a BOEING 747 422 422 operated by United Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Frankfurt, Germany. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The German BFU notified the NTSB of an October 22, 2014 accident involving a Boeing 747. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.
Investigation Initiated
The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on October 22, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, serving as the State of Operator and State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.
Information Release
All investigative information will be released by the BFU. No further details regarding the circumstances of the accident have been provided at this time.
Related events
Same aircraft family
3 Sep 2026 — BOEING 747 (Terra Avia)
15 Aug 2026 — BOEING 747 (China Airlines)
2 Aug 2026 — BOEING 747 (Silk Way West Airlines)
22 Jun 2026 — BOEING 747 (Silk Way West Airlines)
14 May 2026 — BOEING 747-428F (Skylease Cargo)
12 May 2026 — BOEING 747 (Aerostand Airlines)
10 Mar 2026 — BOEING 747 4KZF (ASL Airlines)
13 Nov 2025 — BOEING 747 243F (Fly Pro)
20 Oct 2025 — Boeing 747-481 (BDSF) (ACT Airlines, opf Emirates SkyCargo)
What happened in the 22 Oct 2014 BOEING 747 422 422 accident near Frankfurt, Germany?
The German BFU notified the NTSB of an October 22, 2014 accident involving a Boeing 747. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Oct 2014 BOEING 747 422 422 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Oct 2014 involved a BOEING 747 422 422, operated by United Airlines, at Frankfurt, Germany.
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