Investigation into Boeing 787 accident in Hong Kong

No fatalities • Hong Kong, China

The NTSB is assisting Chinese authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 787 accident that occurred in Hong Kong.

The government of China notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Air India Boeing 787, registration VT-ANE, which took place on October 20, 2018, in Hong Kong, China.

Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the Chinese government. There were no fatalities or injuries reported in the initial notification. All investigative details will be released by the government of China.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Oct 2018 BOEING 787 846 accident near Hong Kong, China?

The NTSB is assisting Chinese authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 787 accident that occurred in Hong Kong.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Oct 2018 BOEING 787 846 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Oct 2018 involved a BOEING 787 846, operated by Air India, at Hong Kong, China.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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