No fatalities

Belgian Aviation Accident Involving a Boeing 737

Charleroi, Belgium

On July 1, 2016, a THE BOEING COMPANY BOEING 737-8AS 8AS operated by Ryanair was involved in an aviation accident near Charleroi, Belgium. 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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The Belgian Air Accident Investigation Unit notified the NTSB of a July 1, 2016 accident involving a Boeing 737. The NTSB appointed a U.S. representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Notification and Appointment of a U.S. Representative The Air Accident Investigation Unit of Belgium (AAIU) notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on July 1, 2016. Because the United States is the state of manufacture of the aircraft, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU with its investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. ## Release of Investigative Information The source states that all investigative information will be released by the AAIU of Belgium.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jul 2016 THE BOEING COMPANY BOEING 737-8AS 8AS accident near Charleroi, Belgium?

The Belgian Air Accident Investigation Unit notified the NTSB of a July 1, 2016 accident involving a Boeing 737. The NTSB appointed a U.S. representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jul 2016 THE BOEING COMPANY BOEING 737-8AS 8AS accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jul 2016 involved a THE BOEING COMPANY BOEING 737-8AS 8AS, operated by Ryanair, at Charleroi, Belgium.