On 12 Dec 2016, a BOEING 737 46J operated by Safi Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Kabul, Afghanistan. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. 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 NTSB has been notified of an aviation accident involving a Boeing 737 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The government of Afghanistan notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, registration JY-JAQ, which took place on December 12, 2016.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ongoing investigation being conducted by the Afghan government. There were no injuries reported in the accident. All investigative details will be released by the government of Afghanistan.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
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