No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2016 Boeing 767 Accident in Germany

Cologne, Germany

On May 6, 2016, a BOEING 767 300 operated by UPS Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Cologne, Germany. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 767 300
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The German government notified the NTSB of a May 6, 2016, Boeing 767 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with Germany releasing all investigative information.

Notification and Appointment of Representative The government of Germany informed the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 767 aircraft that occurred on May 6, 2016. In response to this notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the German government's investigation. ## 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 Germany.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 May 2016 BOEING 767 300 accident near Cologne, Germany?

The German government notified the NTSB of a May 6, 2016, Boeing 767 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with Germany releasing all investigative information.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 May 2016 BOEING 767 300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 May 2016 involved a BOEING 767 300, operated by UPS Airlines, at Cologne, Germany.