No fatalities

Argentina Notifies NTSB of 2016 Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 Incident

Buenos Aires, Argentina

On May 5, 2016, an AIRBUS A320 233 was involved in an aviation accident near Buenos Aires, Argentina. 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 233
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Argentina's JIAAC notified the NTSB of a May 5, 2016 incident involving an Airbus A320 and a Boeing B737. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Notification and Aircraft Involved The Argentine aviation safety authority, JIAAC, informed the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an incident that occurred on May 5, 2016. The event involved an Airbus A320 airplane and a Boeing B737 airplane. ## U.S. Role in the Investigation In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina with its investigation. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information will be released by the government of Argentina. No further details, including specific aircraft registrations, operators, locations, or causes, are provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 May 2016 AIRBUS A320 233 accident near Buenos Aires, Argentina?

Argentina's JIAAC notified the NTSB of a May 5, 2016 incident involving an Airbus A320 and a Boeing B737. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 May 2016 AIRBUS A320 233 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 May 2016 involved an AIRBUS A320 233, at Buenos Aires, Argentina.