Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 October 1996. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: How many accidents involving Boeing 737 aircraft have been recorded in this country in each of the last 10 years. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many accidents involving Boeing 737 aircraft have been recorded in this country in each of the last 10 years. [1046] Mr. Bowis: The number of accidents involving Boeing 737 aircraft in this country in each of the last 10 years is as follows: 1986: 1 1987: 0 1988: 0 1989: 2 1990: 2 1991: 1 1992: 4 1993: 7 1994: 3 1995: 1 These figures are based on the International Civil Aviation Organisation definition of accidents and include accidents where aircraft are damaged, or passenger or crew are injured, while aircraft are on the ground at airports. All but two of the accidents listed fall into this category.

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