No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2016 Airbus A320 Accident in Spain

Bilbao, Spain

On March 28, 2016, an AIRBUS A320 232 operated by Vueling Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Bilbao, Spain. 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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AIRBUS A320 232
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The Spanish government notified the NTSB of a March 28, 2016, Airbus A320 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 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving an Airbus A320 aircraft that occurred on March 28, 2016. In response to this notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation conducted 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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Mar 2016 AIRBUS A320 232 accident near Bilbao, Spain?

The Spanish government notified the NTSB of a March 28, 2016, Airbus A320 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 28 Mar 2016 AIRBUS A320 232 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Mar 2016 involved an AIRBUS A320 232, operated by Vueling Airlines, at Bilbao, Spain.