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September 15, 2017 · Airbus A321 231 231 · N137AA
Christ Church, BB
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 15, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (143 uninjured)
Location
Christ Church, BB
Aircraft
Airbus A321 231 231
Tail Number
N137AA
Operator
American Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA17WA209
The Barbados Civil Aviation Department has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321 231 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Barbados's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Barbados.
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The Barbados Civil Aviation Department has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321 231 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Barbados's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Barbados.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirbus A321 231 231
Tail NumberN137AA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsIae · V2533-A5 · Turbofan · 11990 | Iae · V2533-A5 · Turbofan · 11990
Seats220
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (143 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured143
Total143
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind90° @ 12 kt
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg