On December 21, 2018, a BOEING 747-428 No Series operated by National Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Delhi Airspace, India. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
On December 21, 2018, an incident involving a Boeing 747 occurred. The AAIB of India notified the NTSB, which appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative under ICAO Annex 13.
Incident Notification
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on December 21, 2018. The notification was made in accordance with international protocols.
NTSB Representation
In response, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation. This appointment is made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which designates the NTSB as the Accredited Representative for the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.
Investigation Authority
The AAIB of India is the lead investigative authority for this incident. All investigative information and findings will be released by the India AAIB.
Related events
Same aircraft family
14 May 2026 — BOEING 747-428F (Skylease Cargo)
6 May 2023 — Boeing 747-428F (UPS Airlines)
6 May 2023 — BOEING 747-428F
11 Nov 2019 — Boeing 747-428ERF (ACT Airlines)
11 Nov 2017 — Boeing 747-428ERF (ACT Airlines, opf Saudia Cargo)
27 Sep 2013 — Boeing 747-428(M) (Nasair, lsf Eaglexpress)
29 Apr 2013 — Boeing 747-428 (BCF) (National Airlines (National Air Cargo))
What happened in the 21 Dec 2018 BOEING 747-428 No Series accident near Delhi Airspace, India?
On December 21, 2018, an incident involving a Boeing 747 occurred. The AAIB of India notified the NTSB, which appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative under ICAO Annex 13.
Were there any fatalities in the 21 Dec 2018 BOEING 747-428 No Series accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Dec 2018 involved a BOEING 747-428 No Series, operated by National Airlines, at Delhi Airspace, India.
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