Incident Notification
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on June 10, 2013.
NTSB Involvement
In response, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.
Investigation Oversight
All investigative information pertaining to this incident will be released by the ATSB, which is leading the investigation. The ATSB is based in Canberra, Australia, and can be contacted for further details.
Background
The Boeing 737-800 is a twin-engine narrow-body airliner. The specific operator, registration, and location of the incident have not been disclosed by the ATSB. The incident remains under investigation.