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Portugal Notifies NTSB of 2016 Airbus A320 Accident
On May 21, 2016, an AIRBUS A320 operated by TAP Air Portugal was involved in an aviation accident near Lisbon, Portugal. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Portugal's GPIAA notified the NTSB of a May 21, 2016, accident involving an Airbus A320. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with all information released by the GPIAA.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 21 May 2016 AIRBUS A320 accident near Lisbon, Portugal?
Portugal's GPIAA notified the NTSB of a May 21, 2016, accident involving an Airbus A320. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with all information released by the GPIAA.
Were there any fatalities in the 21 May 2016 AIRBUS A320 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 May 2016 involved an AIRBUS A320, operated by TAP Air Portugal, at Lisbon, Portugal.
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