No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2016 Saudi Arabia Boeing 747 Accident

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

On March 9, 2016, a BOEING 747 48EF was involved in an aviation accident near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 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 747 48EF
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The Saudi government notified the NTSB of a March 9, 2016, Boeing 747 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with all information released by Saudi Arabia.

Notification and Appointment of Representative The government of Saudi Arabia informed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an accident involving a Boeing 747 aircraft that occurred on March 9, 2016. In response to this notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the Saudi government's investigation. ## Investigative Authority and Information Release The appointment of the U.S. Accredited Representative was made in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Saudi Arabia.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Mar 2016 BOEING 747 48EF accident near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?

The Saudi government notified the NTSB of a March 9, 2016, Boeing 747 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with all information released by Saudi Arabia.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Mar 2016 BOEING 747 48EF accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Mar 2016 involved a BOEING 747 48EF, at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.