On 2 May 2019, a BOEING 737 8GJ operated by Tway Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Narita, Japan. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. 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 NTSB is assisting Japanese authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 737 accident that occurred in May 2019.
The government of Japan notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, registration HL8021, which took place on May 02, 2019, at Narita, Japan.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the Japanese government. All investigative details will be released by the Japanese authorities.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
Same aircraft family
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