On August 15, 2013, an incident occurred involving a Boeing 777, registration VH-VPF, in Melbourne, Australia.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB). The NTSB is participating in its capacity as the State of Manufacturer and Design for the aircraft.