Boeing 747 accident in Frankfurt, Germany

No fatalities • Frankfurt, Germany

The NTSB is assisting German authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 747 accident that occurred in October 2014.

On October 22, 2014, an accident involving a Boeing 747-422, registration N120UA, took place in Frankfurt, Germany. The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) notified the NTSB of the occurrence.

What happened

Following the notification of the accident, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the BFU's investigation. This participation is conducted under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States serves as both the State of Operator and the State of Manufacturer and Design for the aircraft.

Probable cause

No probable cause has been determined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Oct 2014 BOEING 747 422 422 accident near Frankfurt, Germany?

The NTSB is assisting German authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 747 accident that occurred in October 2014.

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.

What was the probable cause of the accident?