Incident Overview
On September 1, 2015, an incident occurred involving a Fairchild SA227 airplane. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the event. As the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.
Investigation
The ATSB is leading the investigation and will release all investigative information. The NTSB’s role is to provide technical assistance as the state responsible for the aircraft’s design and manufacture.
Regulatory Context
ICAO Annex 13 outlines the international standards for aircraft accident and incident investigation, including the participation of states with specific interests, such as the State of Manufacturer.
Status
Further details about the incident, including location, injuries, or damage, have not been disclosed by the investigating authorities.