No fatalities

DSB Notifies NTSB of 2015 Boeing 737 Incident

Portela, Portugal

On December 3, 2015, a BOEING 737 8K2 operated by Transavia was involved in an aviation accident near Portela, Portugal. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737 8K2
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The Dutch Safety Board notified the NTSB of a December 2015 incident involving a Boeing 737. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DSB investigation under ICAO Annex 13.

Incident Notification and Investigation Role On December 3, 2015, an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane was reported to the Dutch Safety Board (DSB). The DSB subsequently notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the event. As the State of Manufacturer and Design for the aircraft, the NTSB was involved in the investigation process. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DSB in its investigation. This appointment was made in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. The DSB retained responsibility for releasing all investigative information related to the incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Dec 2015 BOEING 737 8K2 accident near Portela, Portugal?

The Dutch Safety Board notified the NTSB of a December 2015 incident involving a Boeing 737. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DSB investigation under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Dec 2015 BOEING 737 8K2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Dec 2015 involved a BOEING 737 8K2, operated by Transavia, at Portela, Portugal.