No fatalities

AAIB India Investigates Boeing 747 Incident; NTSB Appoints Representative

Kolkata, India

On October 16, 2018, a BOEING 747 400 operated by United Parcel Service was involved in an aviation accident near Kolkata, India. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 747 400
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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India is investigating an incident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on October 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Incident Notification

On October 16, 2018, an incident involving a Boeing 747 occurred. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the event. In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation, as the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.

Investigation Authority

All investigative information will be released by the India AAIB. The NTSB's role is to provide technical assistance as the state of design and manufacture. No further details regarding the incident, including the specific registration, operator, location, or circumstances, have been disclosed by the investigating authorities at this time.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Oct 2018 BOEING 747 400 accident near Kolkata, India?

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India is investigating an incident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on October 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Oct 2018 BOEING 747 400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Oct 2018 involved a BOEING 747 400, operated by United Parcel Service, at Kolkata, India.