NTSB Appoints Representative for 2017 Cessna 207 Accident in Italy

Incident Overview and U.S. Involvement The government of Italy notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Cessna 207 airplane. The incident occurred on August 27, 2017. In response to the notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy with its investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international accident investigations. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Italy. The NTSB's role is limited to providing assistance through its accredited representative, with Italy retaining primary responsibility for the investigation and subsequent disclosure of findings.