No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2017 Boeing 737 Incident in Mexico

Tijuana, Mexico

On August 1, 2017, a Boeing 737 86J operated by Aeromexico was involved in an aviation accident near Tijuana, Mexico. 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 86J
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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's DGAC in investigating a 2017 Boeing 737 incident. All investigative information will be released by the DGAC.

Incident Notification and International Cooperation On August 1, 2017, the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane. In response to this notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico in its investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international cooperation in aviation accident and incident investigations. The DGAC remains the authority responsible for releasing all investigative information related to the event.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Aug 2017 Boeing 737 86J accident near Tijuana, Mexico?

The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's DGAC in investigating a 2017 Boeing 737 incident. All investigative information will be released by the DGAC.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Aug 2017 Boeing 737 86J accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Aug 2017 involved a Boeing 737 86J, operated by Aeromexico, at Tijuana, Mexico.