Boeing 747 incident at Frankfurt, Germany

No fatalities • Frankfurt, Germany

The NTSB was notified of an incident involving a United Airlines Boeing 747 occurring in Frankfurt.

The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747-422, registration N121UA, which took place on July 18, 2017, in Frankfurt, Germany.

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation led by the BFU, acting as the State of Manufacturer and Design.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Jul 2017 BOEING 747 422 422 accident near Frankfurt, Germany?

The NTSB was notified of an incident involving a United Airlines Boeing 747 occurring in Frankfurt.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Jul 2017 BOEING 747 422 422 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Jul 2017 involved a BOEING 747 422 422, operated by United Airlines, at Frankfurt, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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