Incident Overview
On September 13, 2016, an incident occurred involving a Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 269 helicopter, registration HB-ZLB. The Swiss Accident Investigation Board (SAIB) of Switzerland has taken jurisdiction over the investigation and notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States in accordance with international protocols.
International Coordination
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SAIB with the investigation. The representative will participate in the inquiry as the State of Design and Manufacture of the helicopter. The SAIB is leading the investigation and will release further information as it becomes available.
Regulatory Context
The SAIB is the independent authority responsible for investigating civil aviation incidents and accidents in Switzerland. The NTSB's involvement highlights the cooperative framework established under ICAO Annex 13, which facilitates assistance from the state of design or manufacture when an aircraft registered in another country is involved in an occurrence.
Current Status
As of the notification, no additional details regarding the circumstances of the incident have been released by the Swiss authorities. The investigation remains under the jurisdiction of the Government of Switzerland, and all inquiries should be directed to the SAIB.