No fatalities

CENIPA Notifies NTSB of Boeing 777 Incident in Brazil

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

On December 20, 2018, a BOEING 777 was involved in an aviation accident near Belo Horizonte, Brazil. 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 777
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Brazil's CENIPA notified the NTSB of a December 20, 2018 incident involving a Boeing 777. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13, with all findings released by CENIPA.

Incident Notification

The Brazilian National Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA) formally notified the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding an aviation incident. The event involved a Boeing 777 aircraft and occurred on December 20, 2018.

International Cooperation

In accordance with ICAO Annex 13 regulations, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support CENIPA’s investigation. This role is designated for the State of Manufacturer, ensuring technical assistance and coordination between the two agencies during the inquiry process.

Information Release Protocol

All investigative data and final findings related to this incident are under the exclusive jurisdiction of CENIPA. The Brazilian authority retains responsibility for the official release of all relevant information to the public and interested parties.