No fatalities

UK AAIB Notifies NTSB of 2017 Boeing 737-86J Incident

Belfast, United Kingdom

On July 21, 2017, a Boeing 737-86J 86J operated by Sunwing Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Belfast, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737-86J 86J
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The UK AAIB notified the NTSB of a July 21, 2017 incident involving a Boeing 737-86J. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Notification and Investigation Role The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) informed the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an incident that occurred on July 21, 2017. The incident involved a Boeing 737-86J airplane. ## U.S. Participation In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the United Kingdom's investigation. This role was assigned because the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane. ## Information Release All investigative information related to the incident will be released by the UK AAIB.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jul 2017 Boeing 737-86J 86J accident near Belfast, United Kingdom?

The UK AAIB notified the NTSB of a July 21, 2017 incident involving a Boeing 737-86J. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Jul 2017 Boeing 737-86J 86J accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jul 2017 involved a Boeing 737-86J 86J, operated by Sunwing Airlines, at Belfast, United Kingdom.