Incident Notification
The Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB) has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Boeing 777 that occurred on August 15, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane.
Investigative Authority
All investigative information regarding this incident will be released by the Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB). The NTSB's role is limited to providing technical assistance as the state of design and manufacture, in accordance with international protocols. No further details about the incident, including location, operator, or consequences, have been disclosed by either organization.