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ATSB Notifies NTSB of 2018 Boeing 737 Incident
On February 18, 2018, a BOEING 737 8FE was involved in an aviation accident near Ballina/Byron Gateway Aerodome, Australia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau notified the NTSB of a February 18, 2018 incident involving a Boeing 737. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Australia's investigation under ICAO Annex 13.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 18 Feb 2018 BOEING 737 8FE accident near Ballina/Byron Gateway Aerodome, Australia?
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau notified the NTSB of a February 18, 2018 incident involving a Boeing 737. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Australia's investigation under ICAO Annex 13.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Feb 2018 BOEING 737 8FE accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Feb 2018 involved a BOEING 737 8FE, at Ballina/Byron Gateway Aerodome, Australia.
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