No fatalities

12 Jan 2020: BOEING 737 8Q8 — Jin Air — Fukuoka, Japan

Fukuoka, Japan

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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BOEING 737 8Q8
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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