Boeing 777 incident in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

No fatalities • Belo Horizonte, Brazil

The NTSB is assisting Brazilian authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 777 incident that occurred in December 2018.

On December 20, 2018, an incident involving a Boeing 777, registration PT-MUG, took place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

What happened

Brazil's aeronautical accident investigation bureau, CENIPA, notified the NTSB of the event. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the CENIPA investigation in its capacity as the State of Manufacture for the aircraft.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Dec 2018 BOEING 777 accident near Belo Horizonte, Brazil?

The NTSB is assisting Brazilian authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 777 incident that occurred in December 2018.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Dec 2018 BOEING 777 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Dec 2018 involved a BOEING 777, at Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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