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
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)
13 Jun 2026 — AIRBUS A321 (VivaAeroBus)
3 Jun 2026 — AIRBUS A321
Same operator
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)
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