Statement on Sosoliso Airlines Crash

SEATTLE, Dec. 12, 2005 -- Boeing extends its heartfelt condolences to those who lost their loved ones, and its thoughts to the passengers and crew affected by the Saturday, December 10 Sosoliso Airlines Boeing DC-9 accident in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Boeing will provide technical support to the Nigerian investigation authorities in coordination with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.

Statement on Bellview Airlines Crash

SEATTLE, Oct. 23, 2005 -- Boeing extends its sympathies to the families and loved ones of those aboard the Bellview Airlines 737-200 that crashed October 22 north of Lagos, Nigeria.

In coordination with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board we have offered technical support to the local authorities and are preparing to send a team to the scene.

Boeing Statement on Mandala Airlines Crash

SEATTLE, Sept. 5, 2005 -- All of us at Boeing extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of those lost on board the Mandala Airlines 737, which crashed September 5 in Medan on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

We have offered technical support to the local authorities and are preparing to send a team to the scene.

Boeing Statement on West Caribbean Airways Crash

SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2005 -- Boeing is deeply saddened and offers condolences to the families and loved ones of those aboard the West Caribbean Airways MD-82 jetliner that crashed today near Machiques, Venezuela. We have offered technical support and are preparing to send a team to the scene to assist local investigators.

Boeing Statement on Helios Airways Crash

SEATTLE, Aug. 14, 2005 -- Boeing offers heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who were lost on board the Helios Airways 737, which crashed August 14 near Athens, Greece.

Boeing is sending a team to provide technical assistance to the investigating authorities.

Boeing Statement on Transportes Aereos Nacionales de Selva (TANS) Crash

SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2005 -- A Transportes Aereos Nacionales de Selva (TANS) Boeing 737-200 crashed near Pucallpa, Peru Aug. 23. Boeing extends its deepest sympathies to those injured and to the families and loved ones of those lost in this tragedy. We are ready to provide technical assistance to the investigation authorities in Peru.

Boeing Statement on Kam Air Crash Near Kabul, Afghanistan

SEATTLE, Feb. 5, 2005 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] All of us at Boeing express our deepest condolences to the families, co-workers and friends of those on board the Feb 3 Kam Air flight lost near Kabul, Afghanistan.

Boeing is providing technical assistance to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support the investigation.

Boeing Statement on Lion Air Crash at Solo City, Indonesia

SEATTLE, November 30, 2004 - Boeing extends its deepest sympathies to the passengers, crew and the families of those who were lost on the Lion Air Boeing MD-82 that crashed on landing today in Solo City, Indonesia.
Boeing is working with the US National Transportation Safety Board in offering technical assistance to the Indonesian authorities onsite.
The airplane, registry PK-LMN, was delivered to another operator in December 1984. At last report, it had accumulated 56674 flight hours and 43940 landings.

Boeing Statement on MK Airlines Crash at Halifax, Nova Scotia

SEATTLE, Oct. 14, 2004 – All of us at Boeing extend our condolences to the families and those affected by today's crash of a 747-200 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Boeing is assisting the Transportation Safety Board of Canada in its investigation of this tragedy and is sending an investigator and technical experts to the scene.

Boeing Statement on Flash Airlines Crash

SEATTLE, Jan. 03, 2004 -- Boeing and its employees wish to extend heartfelt sympathy to the families, friends and co-workers of those lost aboard the Flash Airlines 737, which crashed off the coast of Sharm el-Sheikh Airport, Egypt early January 3.

A Boeing investigator is enroute to join the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support the investigation being led by the Egyptian authorities.

The airplane, a Boeing 737-300, registry SU-ZCF, was delivered in October 1992 and had accumulated 25592 cycles and 17973 hours.

Boeing Statement on Union des Transports Africains (UTA) Crash

SEATTLE, Dec. 30, 2003 -- Boeing offers its sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those aboard the Union des Transports Africains (UTA) Boeing 727 that crashed on takeoff from Cotonou, Benin on December 25.

The investigation is being led by the Benin authorities with assistance from the French BEA, Lebanese DGCA, the operator, and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Boeing and Pratt and Whitney. The US team is now on site.

The airplane has been confirmed as a Boeing 727, registry 3X-GDO, and was delivered in May 1977.

Boeing Statement on Mid-Air Collision over Southern Germany

GERMANY, July 02, 2002 – The people of Boeing offer condolences to those who have lost or injured loved ones in the Boeing 757 and Tupelov 154 mid-air collision that occurred over southern Germany July 2. Our thoughts are with you during this tragic time.

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing are sending a team of investigators to support German authorities.

The airplane, a 757-200 Package Freighter, line number 258, registration number A9C-DHL, was delivered to its original owner in October, 1990. It was powered by Rolls-Royce RB11-535E4 engines and had accumulated 38,084 hours and 11,090 landings.

Statement on 737 Accident in China

On the night of May 8, a Boeing 737-300 operated by the Shenzhen Branch of China Southern Airlines crashed while landing at Shenzhen, China. Thirty-five of the 74 people on board were killed. We at Boeing offer our deepest condolences to families and friends of the victims. We recognize their sense of loss and share their desire to know what caused the tragedy.

It is too early to fully understand what may have happened, or why it happened. An investigation will be conducted by appropriate regulatory agencies, and Boeing will cooperate fully in that investigation. Boeing has dispatched its in-country service representative to assist in the investigation. We have additional experts ready to assist if necessary.

Once the accident investigation commences, the regulatory authorities will be the sole authorized source for information. Boeing will not circumvent that authority. We will not speculate about what may have been the cause of this tragedy, and we encourage others not to speculate.

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Boeing Statement on Sudan Airways 737 Crash Near Port Sudan

Seattle, July 8, 2003 – Boeing offers its sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those aboard the Sudan Airways Boeing 737 that crashed near Port Sudan on July 8, and is offering its technical assistance to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.


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Boeing Statement on Air Algerie 737 Crash in Algeria

SEATTLE, March 6, 2003 - We at The Boeing Company extend our deepest sympathy to the families, friends and colleagues of those aboard the Air Algerie Boeing 737 that crashed in southern Algeria on March 6. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. Boeing is working with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board to offer accident investigation assistance to the government of Algeria.


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Boeing Statement on Space Shuttle Columbia

ST LOUIS, Feb. 1, 2003 – The men and women of The Boeing Company salute the bravery and dedication of the astronauts who lost their lives in the pursuit of discovery and science today. We join with President Bush and NASA Administrator O'Keefe in expressing our deep sorrow and condolences to the families and loved ones of the Shuttle Columbia crew members.

We are doing everything possible to support NASA and the United Space Alliance in their investigation of today’s tragedy.


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Boeing Statement on Mid-Air Collision over Southern Germany

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing are sending a team of investigators to support German authorities.


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Boeing Statement on China Airlines Accident

Seattle, May 25, 2002 – "All of us at Boeing offer our heartfelt sympathy to the families, friends and co-workers of those on board the May 25 China Airlines flight lost off the coast of Taiwan. Boeing is providing immediate technical assistance to the investigating authorities.

The airplane, a Boeing 747-200, line number 386, was delivered to China Airlines in July 1979. It had accumulated approximately 21,180 landings and had flown approximately 64,394 hours."


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Boeing Statement on EgyptAir, China Northern Accidents

Seattle, May 7, 2002 – Boeing offers its sincere condolences to the families, friends and co-workers affected by the tragic events involving an EgyptAir 737-500 outside Tunis-Carthage airport in Tunisia, and a China Northern MD-82 off the coast of Dalian, China. Boeing has offered to provide immediate assistance to the authorities involved in these investigations.
The EgyptAir 737 is line number 2135, which delivered in October 1991. The airplane had 26,000 flight hours and 16,000 cycles at the time of the accident.

The China Northern MD-82 is line number 1702, delivering in July 1991. It also had 26,000 flight hours and 16,000 cycles at the time of the accident.

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Air China 767 Statement

Seattle, April 14, 2002 – Boeing offers its sincere condolences to the families, friends and co-workers of those affected by the Air China extended range 767-200 accident outside Kim Hae Airport near Pusan, South Korea.

Boeing is standing by to provide assistance to the investigating authorities.

The Air China 767, line No. 127, was delivered in 1985 and had accumulated approximately 39,541 hours, and 14,308 landings.

April 15 - update: Boeing is sending a team of four personnel to assist Korean authorities and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board in investigating this accident.


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Air China 767 Statement
Seattle, April 14, 2002 – Boeing offers its sincere condolences to the families, friends and co-workers of those affected by the Air China extended range 767-200 accident outside Kim Hae Airport near Pusan, South Korea.

Boeing is standing by to provide assistance to the investigating authorities.

The Air China 767, line No. 127, was delivered in 1985 and had accumulated approximately 39,541 hours, and 14,308 landings.

Boeing Statement on TAME Accident
Seattle, Jan. 28, 2002 -- Boeing employees offer their deepest condolences to the families, friends and co-workers of those lost Monday aboard a 727-100 operated by Ecuadorian carrier TAME.

Information available at this time indicates the flight crashed near its destination of Tulcan, on the Ecuador/Colombia border, after departing from Quito, Ecuador. The flight is reported to have carried 85 passengers, seven crew, a mechanic and an operations technician. At this time it does not appear that there are any survivors. Boeing personnel are ready to assist government authorities in investigating the accident.

The Boeing 727-100, delivered to its original owner in December 1967, had accumulated approximately 49,819 cycles (flights) and 63,853 flight hours.

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Boeing Expresses Condolences After Garuda Accident

SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2002 -- Boeing employees worldwide wish to extend sincere condolences to the the family and friends of those lost in Wednesday's air tragedy.

A Boeing Air Safety investigator and specialist are en route to assist Indonesian authorities and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board investigation of the Garuda 737, which crash-landed in a river on the main island of Java.

The Boeing 737-300 was delivered in April 1989. It had accumulated more than 24,139 flights (cycles) and 27,701 flight hours.

Bell Boeing Statement in Response to Judge Advocate General Manual Investigation of Dec. 11 MV-22 Mishap

April 5, 2001 — The Bell Boeing tiltrotor team deeply regrets the loss of life. Safety is paramount to both companies in all their products and services.

Bell and Boeing received the Judge Advocate General report simultaneously with its release to the media. We cannot respond to any findings contained in the report until we have reviewed and discussed it (as well as any publicly released conclusions reached by the Aircraft Mishap Board) with our Marine Corps customer.

In cooperation with the Naval Air Systems Command program office and the Marine Corps, the Bell Boeing team will review and make recommendations with respect to V-22 systems. We will work with our customer to implement the team-identified modifications that our customer authorizes.

We are convinced that the V-22 will be an effective aircraft for the future combat needs of the armed forces that operate it.

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Boeing Statement on Singapore Airlines Accident at Taipei

October 31, 2000 - All of us at Boeing extend our thoughts to those who have been affected by today's accident involving a Singapore Airlines 747-400 in Taipei.

The Boeing Company will assist the investigating authorities in identifying all of the factors that contributed to this accident. The Taiwanese government will be the official source of information about the status of the investigation; Boeing will provide more information as it is appropriate and available.

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Boeing Statement on Alliance Air Crash

July 16, 2000 - All of us at Boeing extend our deepest care and concern to those affected by the tragic loss of an Alliance Air 737-200 Monday near Patna, India.

The Boeing Company will provide our technical expertise and experience to assist in the accident investigation as requested or required by the Indian government authorities.

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Boeing Statement on MV-22B Osprey Accident

April 9, 2000 - The people of Boeing and partner, Bell Helicopter Textron, extend their deepest sympathies and condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of those Marines on board the MV-22B Osprey that crashed near Tucson, Ariz., on April 8.

An aviation accident is a source of great concern and sorrow for all of us. It is too early to determine the cause of this tragedy and we will not speculate on what may have happened. The U.S. Marine Corps is leading the investigation and will be the official source for information as the investigation progresses.

A Bell-Boeing team is on the scene to assist military investigators and other officials. Both companies are cooperating and supporting the U.S. Marine Corps to determine the cause of this accident.

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Boeing Statement on Air Philippines 737 Accident

April 18, 2000 -- All of us at Boeing extend our thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of the people on board the Air Philippines 737 that crashed in the Philippine Islands.

According to preliminary reports, the airplane was flying from Manila to Davao when it was reported missing at about 7 a.m., April 19, local time.

The airplane involved was a 737-200 and was delivered in February 1978. It had accumulated more than 68,000 flight hours over the course of more than 78,500 flights.

The loss of an airplane is source of concern for everyone in the aviation community. While it is too early to determine the cause of this tragedy, Boeing stands ready to support the Philippine authorities in their investigation. These authorities will be the official source for information as the investigation progresses.

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Boeing Statement on MV-22B Osprey Accident

A Bell-Boeing team is on the scene to assist military investigators and other officials. Both companies are cooperating and supporting the U.S. Marine Corps to determine the cause of this accident.

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Boeing expresses condolences to families, friends of Alaska Airlines flight 261passengers

SEATTLE, Jan. 31, 2000 - The loss of an aircraft is a source of great concern and sorrow for the entire Boeing Company. All of us extend our condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of those affected by the tragic accident involving an Alaska Airlines MD-83 off the Los Angeles coast January 31.

Boeing is sending an air safety investigation team to support the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) authorities leading the investigation. The team will provide technical data and expertise on the airplane involved to help learn the causes of this tragedy.

Boeing Expresses Condolences After Korean Air Crash

SEATTLE, Dec. 22, 1999 - All of us at Boeing express our deepest sympathy to those affected by the tragic crash of a Korean Air 747 freighter on Wednesday, Dec. 22.

At times like this, we are reminded that sadness knows no national boundaries.

Boeing is committed to helping determine what happened and why, in hopes that we do not have to ever see such a tragedy happen again.

Boeing Expresses Condolences After TAESA Accident

SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 1999 - A Boeing accident investigator is preparing to assist Mexican authorities leading the investigation into the loss of a TAESA DC-9 jetliner near Uruapan, in the Mexican state of Michoacan.

The sympathy and thoughts of every Boeing employee go out to the families, friends and loved ones of those whose lives have been affected by this tragedy.

It is too early to know the possible cause or causes of the accident. Investigations are rigorous, time-consuming and thorough. Determining the probable cause and identifying all of the factors that contribute to any accident usually takes many months. In situations where a probable cause is difficult to determine, an investigation may last years.

The airplane involved in the accident was a DC-9 delivered in February 1970. It had accumulated more than 59,000 flights (cycles) and 58,000 flight hours.

More than 700 DC-9s are in service around the world.

Boeing Chairman Offers Condolences For Secretary Brown

SEATTLE, April 4, 1996 -- The following statement was issued today by Frank Shrontz, chairman and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of Secretary Ron Brown; the other members of the trade mission and the crew of the airplane. We extend our sincere condolences to all the families and friends of those involved. I consider Ron to have been a personal friend and an outstanding government official who tirelessly and effectively promoted American economic interests around the world.

"Boeing is providing technical assistance to the U.S. Air Force investigation."

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Boeing statement on China Airlines MD-11 accident

August 26, 1999 - The Boeing Company has sent an air safety investigation team to Hong Kong to support the investigation into the cause of the August 22 accident involving a China Airlines MD-11. The Boeing team will provide technical data and expertise on the airplane involved to help learn the causes of this tragedy.

The Chinese authorities leading the accident investigation will be the official source of information on the status of the inquiry as it progresses. Airplane accident investigations are conducted in accord with long established protocols and can be lengthy.

The airplane involved was an MD-11 delivered in October 1992. It had compiled a service record of approximately 30,700 flight hours over the course of 5,800 flights.

All of us at Boeing extend our sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of those involved in this tragedy.

Boeing Statement on EgyptAir Flight 990 Investigation

SEATTLE, Nov. 23, 1999 - Boeing continues to work as part of the National Transportation Safety Board's investigative team as the agency seeks to find the cause of the tragic loss of EgyptAir Flight 990. We are contributing our expertise and understanding of the Boeing 767, and continue to work on preparing our flight simulator in Seattle for use by the investigative team. We remain ready to respond immediately should the investigation identify anything that requires such action.

All of us at Boeing extend our sympathies and condolences to the families and friends of the people involved in this tragedy.

Boeing statement on LAPA Accident

SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 1999 – A team of Boeing technical experts is preparing to assist local authorities leading the investigation into the loss of a LAPA Airlines 737-200 jetliner at Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The sympathy and thoughts of every Boeing employee – and employees throughout the industry – go out to the families, friends and loved ones of those whose lives have been affected by this accident.
It is too early to know the possible cause or causes of the accident. Investigations are rigorous, time-consuming and thorough. Determining the probable cause and identifying all of the factors that contribute to any accident usually takes many months. In situations where a probable cause is difficult to determine, an investigation can last years.

The airplane involved in the accident was a 737-200 delivered in April 1970. It had accumulated approximately 41,300 flights (cycles) and 67,400 flight hours.

More than 3,000 Boeing 737s are in service around the world.

Boeing statement on MD-80 accident in Little Rock

Seattle, June 3, 1999 -- All of us at Boeing extend our condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident of an American Airlines MD-80 in Little Rock, Arkansas on Tuesday night. We also send our hopes for a speedy recovery to those who were injured during the event.

A Boeing air safety investigation team is at the scene to support the United States National Transportation Safety Board, which will lead the investigation. Boeing will provide technical data and expertise on the MD-80 airplane to help learn the causes of this tragedy.

The airplane was delivered to American in 1983. It had accumulated approximately 48,000 flight hours during 26,000 flights.

Boeing assembles MD-80 aircraft at facilities in Long Beach, California. As of April 30, 1,169 had been delivered to 54 operators worldwide.

Updated Statement on Swissair Flight 111

Seattle, Sept. 21, 1998 -- A Boeing team continues to work with investigators looking into the tragic loss of Swissair Flight 111 off the coast of Nova Scotia on Sept. 2. Several company employees are in Canada; their areas of expertise include accident investigation, structures and systems engineering, MD-11 flight operations and flight-data-recorder analysis. Dozens of other Boeing employees in California and Washington are assisting by providing needed information and expertise.

The Boeing employees are part of the U.S. investigative team that is working with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. The Canadian safety board is in charge of the investigation, and is the sole source of information regarding the status of the accident probe.

Aircraft accident investigations typically are rigorous and time consuming; attempting to predict findings or speculate prematurely on what happened can be counterproductive. Everyone involved in the investigation shares a deep interest in determining what happened and why, and what could be done to prevent a similar tragedy in the future.

An airplane accident is a source of concern for every member of the aviation community. The compassion and sympathy of the people of Boeing go out to everyone touched by the loss of Swissair 111.