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NTSB Appoints Representative for 2018 Boeing 737 Incident in Brazil
On April 6, 2018, a BOEING 737 8EH operated by Gol Linhas Aereas SA was involved in an aviation accident near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The Brazilian government notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a Boeing 737 on April 6, 2018. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 6 Apr 2018 BOEING 737 8EH accident near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
The Brazilian government notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a Boeing 737 on April 6, 2018. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Apr 2018 BOEING 737 8EH accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Apr 2018 involved a BOEING 737 8EH, operated by Gol Linhas Aereas SA, at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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