No fatalities

18 Aug 2018: Boeing 737 800 — American Airlines — Los Cabos, Mexico

Los Cabos, Mexico

On 18 Aug 2018, a Boeing 737 800 operated by American Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Los Cabos, Mexico. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. 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 737 800
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The NTSB is assisting Mexican authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 737 accident that occurred in August 2018.

The government of Mexico notified the NTSB of an accident involving an American Airlines Boeing 737, registration N337PJ, which took place on August 18, 2018, in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Mexican government's investigation. There were no injuries reported in this incident. All investigative details will be released by the Mexican authorities.

Probable cause

Not determined