No fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2020 Boeing 737 Incident in Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

On August 24, 2020, a Boeing 737 823 operated by American Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Mexico City, Mexico. No fatalities were reported. 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 737 823
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The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's DGAC in investigating a Boeing 737 incident that occurred on August 24, 2020, under ICAO Annex 13.

Incident Notification and Investigation Authority On August 24, 2020, an incident involving a Boeing 737 aircraft occurred in Mexico. The Mexican Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the event. ## U.S. Involvement In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC in its investigation. The DGAC of Mexico is responsible for releasing all investigative information related to the incident. ## Information Release All official findings and investigative details will be issued by the DGAC of Mexico.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Aug 2020 Boeing 737 823 accident near Mexico City, Mexico?

The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist Mexico's DGAC in investigating a Boeing 737 incident that occurred on August 24, 2020, under ICAO Annex 13.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 2020 Boeing 737 823 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Aug 2020 involved a Boeing 737 823, operated by American Airlines, at Mexico City, Mexico.