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February 23, 2016 · Boeing 737 846 · JA322J
Chitose, JP
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 2016
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 162 uninjured
Location
Chitose, JP
Aircraft
Boeing 737 846
Tail Number
JA322J
Operator
Japan Airlines International
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA16WA097
The government of Japan has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 23, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane and the engines.All investigative information will be released by the government of Japan.
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The government of Japan has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 23, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane and the engines.All investigative information will be released by the government of Japan.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:12
Nearest AirportChitose Air Base (0nm N)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737 846
Tail NumberJA322J
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorJapan Airlines International
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 162 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured162
Total165
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
Wind330° @ 13 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 30 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time15:06