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NTSB Appoints Representative for 2017 Boeing 737 Accident in Malaysia

Sibu Warawak, Malaysia

On April 8, 2017, a BOEING 737 8H6 operated by Malaysia Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Sibu Warawak, Malaysia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737 8H6
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The Malaysian DCA notified the NTSB of a 2017 Boeing 737 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.

Investigation Overview and Notification Details The Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737. The incident occurred on April 8, 2017. ## NTSB Role and International Cooperation The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DCA investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane. ## Information Release All investigative information will be released by the DCA.