33 fatalities

NTSB Appointed to Assist Namibia Investigation of 2013 Embraer ERJ-190 Accident

Rundu, Namibia

On November 30, 2013, an EMBRAER ERJ190 - UNDESIGNAT UNDESIGNAT was involved in an aviation accident near Rundu, Namibia. 33 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The Namibia Ministry of Works and Transport notified the NTSB of a November 30, 2013, Embraer ERJ-190 accident. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Notification and Appointment of a U.S. Representative The Namibia Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) informed the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving an Embraer ERJ-190 that occurred on November 30, 2013. In response, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MWT investigation. The appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, with the United States acting in its capacity as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engines. ## Release of Investigative Information The source states that all investigative information will be released by the MWT.