No fatalities

Incident Involving Boeing 737 on July 31, 2016, Notified by KNKT of Indonesia

Makassar, Indonesia

On July 31, 2016, a BOEING 737 800 was involved in an aviation accident near Makassar, Indonesia. 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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BOEING 737 800
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The KNKT of Indonesia notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on July 31, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation.

Overview

On July 31, 2016, an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane occurred. The National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) of Indonesia notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States about this incident. As the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative information will be released by the KNKT of Indonesia.

Investigation

The investigation is being conducted by the KNKT of Indonesia, with the NTSB participating as the Accredited Representative representing the United States as the State of Manufacturer and Design. The NTSB's role is to provide technical assistance and expertise in accordance with international protocols. No further details about the nature of the incident, including injuries, damage, or operational context, have been provided by the source. The KNKT will be the sole authority releasing any investigative findings or conclusions.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Jul 2016 BOEING 737 800 accident near Makassar, Indonesia?

The KNKT of Indonesia notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on July 31, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Jul 2016 BOEING 737 800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Jul 2016 involved a BOEING 737 800, at Makassar, Indonesia.