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NTSB Appoints Representative for 2016 Boeing 737 Accident in Mexico

a Mitad de la Pista del Aeropuerto, Mexico

On February 24, 2016, a Boeing 737 7CT operated by Westjet was involved in an aviation accident near a Mitad de la Pista del Aeropuerto, Mexico. 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 7CT
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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's investigation of a February 24, 2016, Boeing 737 accident under ICAO Annex 13.

Overview of the Accident Notification The government of Mexico notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane. The incident occurred on February 24, 2016. ## U.S. Role in the Investigation In response to the notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative. This representative was tasked with assisting the government of Mexico in its investigation of the accident. The appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. ## Release of Investigative Information The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Mexico.