No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2016 Boeing 737 Accident in Indonesia

Surabaya, Indonesia

On February 20, 2016, a BOEING 737 operated by Lion Air was involved in an aviation accident near Surabaya, Indonesia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The Indonesian government notified the NTSB of a February 20, 2016, Boeing 737 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with Indonesia releasing all investigative information.

Notification and Appointment of Representative The government of Indonesia informed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737 aircraft that occurred on February 20, 2016. In response, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the Indonesian government's investigation. This appointment was made in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international accident investigations. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Indonesia. The NTSB's role is limited to providing assistance through the appointed representative, with Indonesia retaining responsibility for the dissemination of findings and data.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Feb 2016 BOEING 737 accident near Surabaya, Indonesia?

The Indonesian government notified the NTSB of a February 20, 2016, Boeing 737 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with Indonesia releasing all investigative information.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Feb 2016 BOEING 737 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Feb 2016 involved a BOEING 737, operated by Lion Air, at Surabaya, Indonesia.