No fatalities

JTSB Notifies NTSB of 2018 Boeing 767-300 Incident

Kumamoto, Japan, Japan

On May 24, 2018, a BOEING 767 was involved in an aviation accident near Kumamoto, Japan, Japan. 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 767
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The Japan Transportation Safety Board notified the NTSB of a May 24, 2018 incident involving a B767-300. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Incident Notification and International Cooperation On May 24, 2018, an incident occurred involving a B767-300 aircraft. The Japan Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) subsequently notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding the event. In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB in its investigation. The NTSB's involvement was designated in its capacity as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engine. All investigative information related to the incident is to be released by the JTSB. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft's registration, operator, location, or the cause of the incident.