AIRBUS A330 - 203

Fortaleza — September 1, 2013

Event Information

DateSeptember 1, 2013
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberDCA13WA176
Event ID20150626X02810
LocationFortaleza
CountryBR
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeAIRBUS
ModelA330 - 203
CategoryAIR

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious1
Minor14
None169
Total Injured15

Full Narrative

The Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center of Brazil (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Airbus A330-203, registration PT-MVL, which occurred on September 1, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacture of an aircraft component.

All investigative information will be released by the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center of Brazil.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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