Accident Notification
The Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC) of Spain has notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737 aircraft. The event occurred on August 22, 2013.
Investigation Coordination
In response to the notification, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to participate in the investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which designates the NTSB as the representative of the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane. The accredited representative will work with the CIAIAC, which is leading the investigation.
Information Release
All investigative information and findings from this accident will be released by the CIAIAC, the Spanish authority responsible for civil aviation accident investigation. The NTSB's role is to provide technical assistance as the state of design and manufacture.