On 12 Jan 2020, a BOEING 737 8Q8 operated by Jin Air was involved in an aviation accident near Fukuoka, Japan. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 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 Jin Air Boeing 737 accident.
The government of Japan notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, registration HL8243, which took place on January 12, 2020, in Fukuoka, 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 official investigative details will be released by the Japanese authorities.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
Same aircraft family
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