No fatalities

Peru Notifies NTSB of 2018 Boeing 737-500 Incident

Cuzco, Peru

On April 18, 2018, a BOEING 737 500 530 operated by LC Busre SAC was involved in an aviation accident near Cuzco, Peru. 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 737 500 530
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The government of Peru notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-500 on April 18, 2018. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Incident Notification and International Cooperation On April 18, 2018, an incident occurred involving a Boeing 737-500 aircraft. The government of Peru formally notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the event. In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru in its investigation. This role is designed to support the lead investigating authority while maintaining international standards for aviation safety inquiries. ## Information Release All investigative information related to the incident will be released by the government of Peru, which retains primary responsibility for the investigation and the dissemination of its findings.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Apr 2018 BOEING 737 500 530 accident near Cuzco, Peru?

The government of Peru notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-500 on April 18, 2018. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Apr 2018 BOEING 737 500 530 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Apr 2018 involved a BOEING 737 500 530, operated by LC Busre SAC, at Cuzco, Peru.