62 fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2016 Boeing 737 Accident Investigation

Rostov-on-Don, Russia

On March 19, 2016, a BOEING 737 8KN operated by FlyDubai was involved in an aviation accident near Rostov-on-Don, Russia. 62 people were killed. 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 737 8KN
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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) in investigating a March 19, 2016, Boeing 737 accident, acting as the State of Manufacturer and Design under ICAO Annex 13.

Official Notification and Appointment of Representative The Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on March 19, 2016. In response, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MAK in its investigation. ## Role Under ICAO Annex 13 The NTSB’s appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, with the United States acting in its capacity as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the aircraft. The source does not specify the aircraft’s registration, operator, location, or cause. ## Release of Investigative Information According to the source, all investigative information will be released by the MAK.