NTSB Appoints Representative for 2016 Boeing 737 Incident in Indonesia

Incident Notification and U.S. Involvement On October 10, 2016, a serious incident occurred involving a Boeing 737 aircraft in Indonesia. The Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT/NTSC) formally notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the event. In response to this notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the ongoing investigation led by the Indonesian authorities. This appointment was made in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international cooperation in aviation accident and incident investigations. The source does not specify the aircraft's registration, the operating airline, the exact location of the incident, or the underlying cause. All investigative findings and related information are expected to be released exclusively by the government of Indonesia.