ATSB Notifies NTSB of Airbus A320 Incident in Australia

Overview

On September 12, 2015, an incident involving an Airbus A320 occurred. The Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB) has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the event. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the state of manufacturer and design of the engine.

Investigation

The investigation is being conducted by the Australian authorities, and all investigative information will be released by the government of Australia. The NTSB's participation is in accordance with international protocols, as the United States is the state of design and manufacture of the aircraft's engine. No further details about the nature of the incident have been provided by the investigating bodies at this time.