No fatalities

9 Feb 2020: Boeing 757 2B7 — American Airlines — San Jose, Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

On 9 Feb 2020, a Boeing 757 2B7 operated by American Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near San Jose, Costa Rica. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: No probable cause has been 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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Boeing 757 2B7
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The NTSB has appointed a representative to assist Costa Rican authorities in investigating an incident involving an American Airlines Boeing 757.

On February 9, 2020, an incident occurred involving a Boeing 757-2B7, registration N200UU, operated by American Airlines. The Consejo Technico de Aviacion Civil (CTAC) of Costa Rica notified the NTSB of the event.

What happened

Following the notification from the Costa Rican aviation authority, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist with the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, acting as the State of Manufacturer and Design for the aircraft.

Probable cause

No probable cause has been determined.