Accident Notification
On November 6, 2017, the Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Bell 407 helicopter. The MAK is the investigating authority for this accident.
Investigation Procedure
Following the notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to participate in the investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which outlines international cooperation in aircraft accident investigations.
Role of the Accredited Representative
The U.S. Accredited Representative will assist the MAK as the representative of the State of Manufacture and Design of the aircraft. The NTSB has stated that all investigative information will be released by the MAK. The Bell 407 is a helicopter manufactured in the United States, which is why the NTSB, as the U.S. transportation safety board, is involved.
Information Release
According to the source, the Interstate Aviation Committee will release all investigative information. The NTSB will not independently release details of the investigation.