NTSB Assists in Investigation of Boeing 767 Incident

Incident Overview

On July 3, 2012, an incident occurred involving a Boeing 767 aircraft. The Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA) of Brazil notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about the incident. The NTSB subsequently appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to participate in the investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which designates the NTSB as the accredited representative of the State of Manufacturer and Design for the aircraft type. The investigation is being conducted by the AAIU, with the NTSB representative providing assistance as requested, consistent with international protocols. All investigative findings and updates will be released by CENIPA.

Investigation Details

The notification from CENIPA triggered the involvement of the NTSB as the state of design and manufacture. The U.S. Accredited Representative will collaborate with the AAIU investigation team. No further details about the nature of the incident, location, or consequences have been released by the authorities at this time.