Incident involving Boeing 777-300ER in Tokyo

No fatalities • Tokyo, Japan

The NTSB has appointed an accredited representative to assist the JTSB in an investigation regarding a Boeing 777-300ER incident.

On September 5, 2017, an incident occurred involving a Boeing 777-300ER, registration JA743J, in Tokyo, Japan.

What happened

Following the event, the Japan Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) notified the NTSB of the incident. Because the engine manufacturer and designer are based in the United States, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 provisions.

Probable cause

No probable cause has been determined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Sep 2017 BOEING 777 300 accident near Tokyo, Japan?

The NTSB has appointed an accredited representative to assist the JTSB in an investigation regarding a Boeing 777-300ER incident.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Sep 2017 BOEING 777 300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Sep 2017 involved a BOEING 777 300, at Tokyo, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause has been determined.

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