Incident involving Sunwing Airlines Boeing 737-86J in Belfast

No fatalities • Belfast, United Kingdom

The NTSB is assisting the UK AAIB with an investigation into an incident involving a Boeing 737-86J in Belfast, United Kingdom.

On July 21, 2017, an incident occurred in Belfast, United Kingdom, involving a Boeing 737-86J operated by Sunwing Airlines. The aircraft, registered as C-FWGH, was the subject of an investigation by the United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).

What happened

Following the event, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the UK AAIB's investigation. This action was taken in accordance with ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design for the aircraft. There were no injuries reported in relation to this incident.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The NTSB is assisting the UK AAIB with an investigation into an incident involving a Boeing 737-86J in Belfast, United Kingdom.

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.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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