Incident Notification
On January 7, 2016, an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane occurred, prompting the Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC) of Spain to notify the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The notification was made in accordance with international protocols.
NTSB Involvement
The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAIAC 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 U.S. Accredited Representative will support the investigation led by the CIAIAC.
Investigative Information
All investigative information pertaining to this incident will be released by the CIAIAC as the lead investigating authority. The NTSB's role is limited to providing assistance in its capacity as the state of design and manufacture.
Further details regarding the specific location, injuries, or damage have not been disclosed. The investigation is ongoing.