On February 20, 2017, an AIRBUS A321 231 operated by American Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Cancun, Mexico. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The Mexican DGAC notified the NTSB of a February 20, 2017 incident involving an Airbus A321. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with all findings released by the DGAC.
Incident Notification
The Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico formally notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding an aviation incident. The event involved an Airbus A321 aircraft and occurred on February 20, 2017.
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 Mexico. This role facilitates international cooperation in aviation safety matters.
Information Release
The DGAC retains exclusive authority over the dissemination of investigative data. All official information and findings related to this incident will be released directly by the Mexican civil aviation authority.
Related events
Same aircraft family
19 Sep 2026 — AIRBUS A321-271NX (JetBlue)
14 Aug 2026 — AIRBUS A321
10 Aug 2026 — AIRBUS A321 (Jetstar Airways)
8 Aug 2026 — AIRBUS A321 (Jetstar Airways)
29 Jul 2026 — AIRBUS A321 (TAM Linhas Aereas)
19 Jul 2026 — AIRBUS A321
14 Jul 2026 — Airbus A321-211 (WL) (Delta Air Lines)
14 Jul 2026 — AIRBUS A321-211 (Delta Air Lines INC)
10 Jul 2026 — AIRBUS A321
6 Jul 2026 — Airbus A321-231 (WL) (JetBlue Airways)
6 Jul 2026 — AIRBUS A321-231 (Jetblue Airways CORP)
16 Jun 2026 — Airbus A321-252NX (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines)
Same operator
14 Sep 2026 — BOEING 777-223 (American Airlines)
1 Mar 2026 — BOEING 737-823 (American Airlines)
11 Feb 2026 — AIRBUS A319 115 (American Airlines)
26 Jul 2025 — Boeing 737 MAX 8 (American Airlines)
What happened in the 20 Feb 2017 AIRBUS A321 231 accident near Cancun, Mexico?
The Mexican DGAC notified the NTSB of a February 20, 2017 incident involving an Airbus A321. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with all findings released by the DGAC.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Feb 2017 AIRBUS A321 231 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Feb 2017 involved an AIRBUS A321 231, operated by American Airlines, at Cancun, Mexico.
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