Incident Notification
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan formally notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States regarding an incident that occurred on August 3, 2013. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737 bearing registration AP-BFT.
Accredited Representative Appointment
In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, which governs aircraft accident and incident investigation, the NTSB, as the representative of the State of Manufacture and Design of the Boeing 737, has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative. This representative will assist the CAA in the conduct of the investigation.
Investigation Process
The CAA of Pakistan is the lead investigating authority for this incident. All information pertaining to the investigation will be disclosed by the CAA. The NTSB's role is to provide technical expertise and support as requested under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.
Current Status
No additional details about the incident have been made public at this time. The investigation is ongoing under the auspices of the CAA, which will release all investigative information.