On 15 Aug 2019, a BOEING 787 800 was involved in an aviation accident near Beijing, China. 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.
The NTSB is assisting the Japan Transport Safety Board in an investigation regarding an accident involving a Boeing 787 in Beijing.
On August 15, 2019, an accident occurred in Beijing, China, involving a Boeing 787, registration JA808A. The incident resulted in one serious injury and one minor injury, with no fatalities reported.
What happened
Following the occurrence of the accident, the Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) notified the NTSB. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the JTSB investigation in its capacity as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the aircraft.