Serious incident involving Boeing 737 in Rio de Janeiro

No fatalities • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The NTSB is assisting Brazilian authorities in an investigation into a serious incident involving a Gol Linhas Aereas SA aircraft.

On April 06, 2018, a serious incident occurred in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, involving a Boeing 737 operated by Gol Linhas Aereas SA. The aircraft involved was registered as PR-GGE.

Following notification from the Brazilian government, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation conducted by CENIPA under ICAO Annex 13 provisions. There were no injuries reported in relation to this event.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Apr 2018 BOEING 737 8EH accident near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

The NTSB is assisting Brazilian authorities in an investigation into a serious incident involving a Gol Linhas Aereas SA aircraft.

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.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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