On 10 Mar 2019, a BOEING 737 MAX operated by Ethiopian Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 157 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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The NTSB has been notified of an accident involving an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 that occurred on March 10, 2019.
The government of Ethiopia notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, registration ET-AVJ, which took place on March 10, 2019, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The accident resulted in 157 fatalities.
What happened
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Ethiopian government's investigation, acting as the State of Manufacturer for the aircraft.
Probable cause
Not determined
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