No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2018 Boeing 777 Accident in Japan

Narita, Japan

On June 29, 2018, a BOEING 777 3B5 operated by Korean Air was involved in an aviation accident near Narita, Japan. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 777 3B5
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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Japan's investigation of a June 29, 2018, Boeing 777 accident, with all findings to be released by the Japanese government.

Overview of the Incident Notification The government of Japan informed the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an accident involving a Boeing 777 aircraft. The incident occurred on June 29, 2018. ## NTSB Involvement and International Cooperation In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the Japanese government's investigation. This role is designed to facilitate international cooperation in aviation safety investigations. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Japan. The NTSB's involvement is limited to providing assistance through the appointed representative.