No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2016 Boeing 737 Accident in Spain

Malaga, Spain

On March 12, 2016, a BOEING 737 8JP operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle was involved in an aviation accident near Malaga, Spain. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737 8JP
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The Spanish government notified the NTSB of a March 12, 2016, Boeing 737 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with Spain releasing all investigative information.

Notification and Appointment of Representative The government of Spain informed the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737 aircraft that occurred on March 12, 2016. In response to this notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation led by the Spanish government. ## International Cooperation and Information Release The appointment of the U.S. Accredited Representative was made in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international cooperation in aviation accident investigations. The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Spain.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Mar 2016 BOEING 737 8JP accident near Malaga, Spain?

The Spanish government notified the NTSB of a March 12, 2016, Boeing 737 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with Spain releasing all investigative information.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Mar 2016 BOEING 737 8JP accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Mar 2016 involved a BOEING 737 8JP, operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle, at Malaga, Spain.