Incident involving Tunis Air Boeing 737 in Munich

No fatalities • Munich, Germany

The NTSB is assisting German authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 737 incident that occurred in Munich.

On May 14, 2017, an incident occurred involving a Boeing 737, registration TS-ION, operated by Tunis Air, in Munich, Germany.

What happened

Germany's Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) notified the NTSB of the event. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the German government's investigation. There were no injuries reported in relation to this incident.

Probable cause

No probable cause was identified in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 May 2017 BOEING 737 accident near Munich, Germany?

The NTSB is assisting German authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 737 incident that occurred in Munich.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 May 2017 BOEING 737 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 May 2017 involved a BOEING 737, operated by Tunis Air, at Munich, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was identified in the provided report.

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