No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2018 Boeing 747 Incident in Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan

On December 13, 2018, a BOEING 747 400 was involved in an aviation accident near Taipei, Taiwan. 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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BOEING 747 400
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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC of Taiwan in investigating a December 13, 2018, incident involving a Boeing 747, per ICAO Annex 13.

Overview of the Incident Notification The Aircraft Safety Council (ASC) of Taiwan informed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an incident that occurred on December 13, 2018. The event involved a Boeing 747 airplane, though the source does not specify the aircraft's registration, operator, or exact location. ## U.S. Involvement in the Investigation In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the ASC of Taiwan's investigation. This role is designated for the State of Manufacturer of the aircraft. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information will be released by the ASC of Taiwan. No further details regarding the cause or circumstances of the incident are provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Dec 2018 BOEING 747 400 accident near Taipei, Taiwan?

The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC of Taiwan in investigating a December 13, 2018, incident involving a Boeing 747, per ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 2018 BOEING 747 400 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Dec 2018 involved a BOEING 747 400, at Taipei, Taiwan.