On 27 Sep 2016, a BOEING 777 was involved in an aviation accident near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 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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The GCAA of the UAE notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 on September 27, 2016. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.
Incident Notification
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 777 that occurred on September 27, 2016.
Investigation Cooperation
In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which designates the state of manufacturer and design as a participant in investigations, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA in its investigation of the incident.
Information Release
All investigative information pertaining to this incident will be released by the GCAA.
Related events
Same aircraft family
11 Jun 2026 — Boeing 777-3Q8ER (THY Turkish Airlines)
26 Apr 2026 — BOEING 777 236
13 Feb 2026 — BOEING 777 (British Airways)
7 Nov 2025 — BOEING 777 300ER (Kuwait Airways)
10 Oct 2025 — BOEING 777 236 (British Airways Plc)
9 Sep 2025 — BOEING 777-222 (UNITED AIRLINES INC)
27 Jun 2025 — BOEING 777 368ER (Saudi Arabian Airlines)
2 Jun 2025 — BOEING 777 300ER (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines)
