On January 21, 2019, a BOEING 737 300 was involved in an aviation accident near Ndjili, Congo. 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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The BPEA of the Democratic Republic of Congo notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 on January 21, 2019. NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative under ICAO Annex 13.
Notification and Investigation
The Aviation Accident Investigation Bureau (BPEA) of the Democratic Republic of Congo notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on January 21, 2019. In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which designates the State of Manufacturer and Design responsibilities, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BPEA in the investigation. The BPEA will release all investigative information pertaining to the incident. Further details regarding the circumstances of the incident have not been disclosed by the authorities.
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9 Aug 2026 — BOEING 737 (Virgin Australia)
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