No fatalities

ATSB Notifies NTSB of 2018 Boeing 737 Incident

Melbourne, Australia

On April 5, 2018, a BOEING 737 8FE was involved in an aviation accident near Melbourne, 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.

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BOEING 737 8FE
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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau notified the NTSB of a 2018 incident involving a Boeing 737. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Incident Notification and International Cooperation On April 5, 2018, an incident involving a Boeing 737 aircraft occurred in Australia. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) subsequently notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the event. In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Australian government with its investigation. The ATSB is responsible for releasing all investigative information related to the incident. No specific aircraft registration, operator, or location details were provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Apr 2018 BOEING 737 8FE accident near Melbourne, Australia?

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau notified the NTSB of a 2018 incident involving a Boeing 737. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Apr 2018 BOEING 737 8FE accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Apr 2018 involved a BOEING 737 8FE, at Melbourne, Australia.