On 16 Sep 2018, a BOEING 747 400 operated by ACT Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Frankfurt, Germany. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The NTSB was notified of an accident involving an ACT Airlines Boeing 747 that occurred in Frankfurt.
The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747, registration TC-ACM, which took place on September 16, 2018, in Frankfurt, Germany.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the BFU as the State of Manufacturer. There were no injuries reported in this occurrence.
Probable cause
Not determined
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