On 31 Aug 2019, a BOEING 737 operated by Comair Limited was involved in an aviation accident near Cape Town, South Africa. 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 South African authorities with an investigation into an incident involving a Comair Limited Boeing 737.
The government of South Africa notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, registration ZS-ZWU, which took place on August 31, 2019, in Cape Town, South Africa.
What happened
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the South African government. There were no injuries reported in relation to this event.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
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