On 5 Jan 2020, a BOEING 737 8CT operated by WestJet was involved in an aviation accident near Halifax, Canada. No fatalities were reported. 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 is assisting Canadian authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 737 accident that occurred in January 2020.
The government of Canada notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, registration C-FUJR, which took place on January 05, 2020, in Halifax, Canada.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the Canadian government. There were no injuries reported in relation to this event. All investigative details will be released by the Canadian authorities.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
Same aircraft family
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