No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2018 Boeing 737 Accident in Mexico

Guadalajara, Mexico

On August 20, 2018, a Boeing 737 81Q operated by Aeromexico was involved in an aviation accident near Guadalajara, 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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Boeing 737 81Q
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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's investigation of a Boeing 737 accident that occurred on August 20, 2018, under ICAO Annex 13.

Overview of the Accident Notification The government of Mexico notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane. The incident occurred on August 20, 2018. ## U.S. Involvement in the Investigation In response to the notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative. This representative was tasked with assisting the government of Mexico in its investigation of the accident. The appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. ## Release of Investigative Information The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Mexico.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Aug 2018 Boeing 737 81Q accident near Guadalajara, Mexico?

The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's investigation of a Boeing 737 accident that occurred on August 20, 2018, under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 2018 Boeing 737 81Q accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Aug 2018 involved a Boeing 737 81Q, operated by Aeromexico, at Guadalajara, Mexico.