Accident Notification and International Cooperation
The Junta de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) of Argentina has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Fairchild SA-226 aircraft that occurred on March 22, 2016. In response, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JIAAC investigation in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. This designation is made because the United States is the State of Design and Manufacture of the airplane.
Investigative Authority and Information Release
Under the framework of ICAO Annex 13, the JIAAC retains primary responsibility for the investigation. All investigative information will be released by the JIAAC as the investigating authority. The NTSB's role is to provide technical assistance and coordination through the Accredited Representative.
Aircraft and Occurrence Details
The source report identifies the aircraft as a Fairchild SA-226. The date of the accident is specified as March 22, 2016. No further details regarding the flight, location, occupants, injuries, or circumstances of the accident are provided in the notification. The investigation is ongoing.