No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2018 Boeing 737 Accident in Mexico

Los Cabos, Mexico

On August 18, 2018, a Boeing 737 800 operated by American Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Los Cabos, Mexico. 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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The Mexican government notified the NTSB of a 2018 Boeing 737 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.

Notification and Appointment of Representative The government of Mexico informed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an accident involving a Boeing 737 aircraft that occurred on August 18, 2018. In response to this notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation led by the Mexican government. ## International Cooperation and Information Release The appointment of the U.S. Accredited Representative was made in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international cooperation in aviation accident investigations. The source states that all investigative information related to this accident will be released by the government of Mexico.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Aug 2018 Boeing 737 800 accident near Los Cabos, Mexico?

The Mexican government notified the NTSB of a 2018 Boeing 737 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Aug 2018 Boeing 737 800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Aug 2018 involved a Boeing 737 800, operated by American Airlines, at Los Cabos, Mexico.