No fatalities

11 Dec 2018: AIRBUS A330 — Brussels Airlines — Brussels, Belgium

Brussels, Belgium

On 11 Dec 2018, an AIRBUS A330 operated by Brussels Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Brussels, Belgium. 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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AIRBUS A330
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The Air Accident Investigation Unit of Belgium notified the NTSB of a serious incident on December 11, 2018, involving an Airbus A330-223. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13 due to the engine's design and manufacture in the United States.

Incident Notification

On December 11, 2018, a serious incident occurred involving an Airbus A330-223. The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Belgium subsequently notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the event.

Investigation Involvement

In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU in the investigation. This appointment is based on the United States being the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engine installed on the aircraft.

Information Release

The AAIU has stated that all investigative information related to this serious incident will be released by their office. Further details regarding the circumstances of the incident have not been disclosed by the investigating authorities at this time.