Notification of Accident
The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB) has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 747-400 that occurred on August 17, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.
Investigative Information
All investigative information will be released by the AAIB. The notification serves to coordinate the involvement of the NTSB in its capacity as the representative of the aircraft's country of design and manufacture. No further details regarding the location, operator, occupants, or circumstances of the accident have been provided by the source.