Incident Overview
On April 1, 2015, an accident occurred involving an Ayres S2R-T34 airplane in Cameroon. The event was formally reported to international aviation authorities through official notification channels.
Investigative Authority and Cooperation
The Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) served as the lead investigative body for this incident. Following the notification of the accident, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) became involved in the process due to its status as the state responsible for the aircraft's design and manufacture.
Role of the NTSB
In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative. This individual was tasked with assisting the CCAA in conducting the investigation. The involvement of the NTSB reflects standard international protocols where the state of design provides technical support to the state of occurrence.
Information Release
All investigative information and final findings regarding this accident were designated for release exclusively by the CCAA. The NTSB's role was strictly supportive, ensuring that the primary authority for public disclosure remained with the Cameroonian regulatory body.