On 6 May 2016, a BOEING 767 300 operated by UPS Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Cologne, Germany. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The NTSB is assisting German authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 767 accident that occurred in May 2016.
The government of Germany notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 767, registration N341UP, which took place on May 06, 2016, in Cologne, Germany.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the ongoing investigation conducted by the German government. There were no injuries reported in relation to this event. All investigative details are to be released by the German authorities.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
Same aircraft family
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3 Dec 2025 — BOEING 767 232
24 Oct 2025 — Boeing 767-3Q8ER (BDSF) (Challenge Airlines IL)
24 Oct 2025 — BOEING 767 300 (Challenge Airlines)
13 Oct 2025 — BOEING 767 300 (DHL International)
9 Oct 2025 — BOEING 767 316 (DHL)
10 Sep 2025 — BOEING 767 300F (Tasman Cargo Airlines)