Boeing 737 incident at Tanegashima, Japan

No fatalities • Tanegashima, Japan

The NTSB has appointed an accredited representative to assist the Japan Transportation Safety Board in an investigation involving a Japan Transocean Air aircraft.

On June 30, 2015, an incident occurred involving a Boeing 737, registration JA8525, at Tanegashima, Japan. The aircraft was operated by Japan Transocean Air.

What happened

Following the event, the Japan Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) notified the NTSB. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation in its capacity as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Jun 2015 BOEING 737 400 accident near Tanegashima, Japan?

The NTSB has appointed an accredited representative to assist the Japan Transportation Safety Board in an investigation involving a Japan Transocean Air aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Jun 2015 BOEING 737 400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Jun 2015 involved a BOEING 737 400, operated by Japan Transocean Air, at Tanegashima, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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