Boeing B737-400 accident near Monastir, Ts, July 22, 2001
On July 22, 2001 at about 10:00 pm local time, a Boeing B737-400, registered FGRNZ, was substantially damaged in an accident near Monastir. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. No one was hurt; 77 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 22, 2001 · about 10:00 pm local time
- Place
- Monastir, TS
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 77 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Boeing B737-400
- Registration
- FGRNZ · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Euralair International
The flight
- Departed from: CDG Paris
- Destination: Monastir
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 110° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 82°F (28°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 5 | |||
| Passengers | 72 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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