No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2016 Boeing 737-800 Incident in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

On December 25, 2016, a BOEING 737 800 was involved in an aviation accident near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 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 NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Ethiopia AIB in investigating a December 25, 2016, incident involving a Boeing 737-800, per ICAO Annex 13.

Incident Notification and International Cooperation The Ethiopia Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) informed the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an incident that occurred on December 25, 2016, involving a Boeing 737-800 airplane. ## NTSB Role and ICAO Annex 13 In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIB with its investigation. This appointment was made in the NTSB's capacity as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the aircraft. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information will be released by the AIB.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Dec 2016 BOEING 737 800 accident near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?

The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Ethiopia AIB in investigating a December 25, 2016, incident involving a Boeing 737-800, per ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Dec 2016 BOEING 737 800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Dec 2016 involved a BOEING 737 800, at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.