Incident Notification
On May 9, 2016, an aviation accident occurred in Pakistan involving a Boeing 737 aircraft. The government of Pakistan formally notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding this event. This notification initiated the process for international cooperation in the subsequent safety investigation.
International Cooperation
In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs the investigation of aviation accidents and incidents, the NTSB took steps to support the lead authority. The U.S. agency appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Pakistan in its investigative efforts. This role is designed to facilitate the exchange of technical expertise and ensure that the interests of the United States are represented during the inquiry.
Information Release Protocol
The source material explicitly states that all investigative information related to this accident will be released by the government of Pakistan. As the lead investigating authority, the Pakistani government retains control over the dissemination of findings and data gathered during the course of the investigation.