No fatalities

BEA Notifies NTSB of Boeing 777-200 Incident

Douala, Cameroon

On May 2, 2015, a THE BOEING COMPANY BOEING 777-228 IGW 228 operated by SOCIETE AIR FRANCE was involved in an aviation accident near Douala, Cameroon. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The BEA informed the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-200 on May 2, 2015. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.

Incident Notification

The Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile (BEA) has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 777-200. The occurrence took place on May 2, 2015.

Investigation Support

In response, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BEA investigation. This appointment is made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.

Information Release

All investigative information will be released by the BEA.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 May 2015 THE BOEING COMPANY BOEING 777-228 IGW 228 accident near Douala, Cameroon?

The BEA informed the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-200 on May 2, 2015. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 May 2015 THE BOEING COMPANY BOEING 777-228 IGW 228 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 May 2015 involved a THE BOEING COMPANY BOEING 777-228 IGW 228, operated by SOCIETE AIR FRANCE, at Douala, Cameroon.