Incident Notification
The Brazilian Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA) has notified the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 777 that occurred on January 14, 2012.
International Cooperation
In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CENIPA investigation. This appointment is made because the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane, as well as the State of Registration and the Operator.
Investigation Oversight
All investigative information related to this incident will be released by the CENIPA, the authority leading the investigation.