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NTSB Appoints Representative for 2018 Boeing 737 Incident in Mexico

Tijuana, Mexico

On December 12, 2018, a BOEING 737 800 operated by Aeromexico was involved in an aviation accident near Tijuana, Mexico. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737 800
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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's DGAC in investigating a December 2018 Boeing 737 incident under ICAO Annex 13.

Overview of the Investigation Notification The General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of Mexico informed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an incident involving a Boeing 737 aircraft. The event took place on December 12, 2018. ## Role of the NTSB In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the DGAC's investigation. This appointment was made because the United States is the state of manufacture for the aircraft. ## Information Release The DGAC of Mexico is responsible for releasing all investigative information related to the incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Dec 2018 BOEING 737 800 accident near Tijuana, Mexico?

The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's DGAC in investigating a December 2018 Boeing 737 incident under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Dec 2018 BOEING 737 800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Dec 2018 involved a BOEING 737 800, operated by Aeromexico, at Tijuana, Mexico.