On January 13, 2016, a BOEING 777 operated by TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES was involved in an aviation accident near Lisbon, Portugal. 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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The government of Portugal notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 on January 13, 2016. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation.
Incident Notification
The government of Portugal has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on January 13, 2016. The notification was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.
NTSB Involvement
In response, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Portugal's investigation. This appointment is in the capacity of the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.
Information Release
All investigative information pertaining to this incident will be released by the government of Portugal. The NTSB will defer to Portuguese authorities for any updates or findings.
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19 Jul 2026 — BOEING 777 (Korean Air)
11 Jun 2026 — Boeing 777-3Q8ER (THY Turkish Airlines)
26 Apr 2026 — BOEING 777 236
29 Mar 2026 — Boeing 777-212ER (Mahan Air)
13 Feb 2026 — BOEING 777 (British Airways)
7 Nov 2025 — BOEING 777 300ER (Kuwait Airways)
10 Oct 2025 — BOEING 777 236 (British Airways Plc)
9 Sep 2025 — BOEING 777-222 (United Airlines INC)
27 Jun 2025 — BOEING 777 368ER (Saudi Arabian Airlines)
2 Jun 2025 — BOEING 777 300ER (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines)
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