No fatalities

NTSB Notified of Incident Involving Boeing 737-800 at Trivandrum

Trivandrum, India

On August 18, 2015, a BOEING 737 86N operated by Jet Airways (India) Ltd. was involved in an aviation accident near Trivandrum, India. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737 86N
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The NTSB was notified of an incident involving a Boeing B737-800, registration VT-JFA, that occurred on August 18, 2015, during landing at Trivandrum International Airport. The AAIB of India is investigating.

Incident Notification

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified of an incident involving a Boeing B737-800 aircraft, registered as VT-JFA. The event took place on August 18, 2015, during landing at Trivandrum International Airport (TRV). The NTSB has appointed an accredited representative as the State of Manufacture to participate in the investigation.

Investigation Authority

The investigation is being conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigative Bureau (AAIB) of India. As the country of occurrence and registration, India's AAIB leads the inquiry. The NTSB's role is limited to providing technical assistance as the manufacturer's state.

Contact Information

The AAIB of India can be reached at Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi - 110003, via telephone at 011-24658051.

No Further Details Available

At present, no additional information regarding the circumstances of the incident, including any injuries or damage, has been released by the investigating authorities.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Aug 2015 BOEING 737 86N accident near Trivandrum, India?

The NTSB was notified of an incident involving a Boeing B737-800, registration VT-JFA, that occurred on August 18, 2015, during landing at Trivandrum International Airport. The AAIB of India is investigating.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Aug 2015 BOEING 737 86N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Aug 2015 involved a BOEING 737 86N, operated by Jet Airways (India) Ltd., at Trivandrum, India.