No fatalities

24 May 2018: BOEING 767 — Kumamoto, Japan, Japan

Kumamoto, Japan, Japan

On 24 May 2018, a BOEING 767 was involved in an aviation accident near Kumamoto, Japan, Japan. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. 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 767
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The NTSB is assisting the Japan Transportation Safety Board with an investigation into an incident involving a Boeing 767.

On May 24, 2018, an incident occurred in Kumamoto, Japan, involving a Boeing 767-300, registration JA8980.

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the Japan Transportation Safety Board (JTSB). The NTSB's involvement is due to its role as the State of Manufacturer and Design for the aircraft's engine.

Probable cause

Not determined