VH-YIW

MINR
Unknown

BOEING 737

Summary

On April 23, 2016, a Boeing 737 (VH-YIW) was involved in an accident near Apia, AQ. The aircraft sustained minor damage.

The government of American Samoa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 23, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of American Samoa's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of American Samoa.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA16WA244. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft VH-YIW.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 23, 2016
NTSB Number
DCA16WA244
Location
Apia, American Samoa
Event ID
20170301X30528
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Aircraft Information

Registration
VH-YIW
Make
BOEING
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
737B37M
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

The government of American Samoa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 23, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of American Samoa's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of American Samoa.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA16WA244