Austrian Investigation of Diamond DA20 Accident

Overview of the Incident Notification The government of Austria formally notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding an accident involving a Diamond DA20 airplane. The incident occurred on August 29, 2017. ## International Cooperation and Investigation In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Austria in its investigation. The Austrian government retains responsibility for releasing all investigative information related to the event. ## Regulatory Context The notification and subsequent appointment of a representative reflect standard international aviation safety protocols for cross-border accident investigations. The NTSB's role is limited to providing assistance, while the lead investigative authority remains the government of Austria.