No fatalities

ATSB Notifies NTSB of Boeing 737 Incident in Australia

Sydney, Australia

On December 17, 2016, a BOEING 737 476 was involved in an aviation accident near Sydney, Australia. 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 737 476
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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau notified the NTSB of a December 17, 2016 incident involving a Boeing 737. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with all information released by the ATSB.

Incident Notification

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) formally notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding an aviation incident that took place on December 17, 2016. The event involved a Boeing 737 aircraft operating within Australian jurisdiction.

International Cooperation

In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation led by the government of Australia. This role facilitates international cooperation and ensures that the interests of the United States are represented during the inquiry process.

Information Release

The ATSB retains sole authority over the dissemination of investigative findings. All official data, reports, and conclusions related to this incident will be released exclusively by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.