No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2018 Airbus A320 Incident in Mexico

Tijuana, Mexico

On September 26, 2018, an AIRBUS A320 233 was involved in an aviation accident near Tijuana, Mexico. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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AIRBUS A320 233
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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's investigation of a September 26, 2018, Airbus A320 incident, with all findings to be released by the Mexican government.

Incident Notification and International Cooperation On September 26, 2018, the government of Mexico notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane. In response to this notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico in its investigation. This appointment was made in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international cooperation in aviation accident and incident investigations. The source does not specify the aircraft's registration, operator, exact location, or the cause of the incident. ## Information Release The government of Mexico is responsible for releasing all investigative information related to the incident. The NTSB's role is limited to providing assistance through the appointed representative, and no further details regarding the investigation's findings or the specific circumstances of the incident are provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Sept 2018 AIRBUS A320 233 accident near Tijuana, Mexico?

The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's investigation of a September 26, 2018, Airbus A320 incident, with all findings to be released by the Mexican government.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Sept 2018 AIRBUS A320 233 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Sept 2018 involved an AIRBUS A320 233, at Tijuana, Mexico.