4 fatalities

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2018 Brazil Embraer Emb-720D Accident

Manaus City, Brazil

On February 22, 2018, a NEIVA EMB-720D D operated by JOSE IDEILTON DE SOUZA was involved in an aviation accident near Manaus City, Brazil. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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The Brazilian government notified the NTSB of a February 22, 2018, accident involving a NEIVA EMB-720D airplane. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist under ICAO Annex 13.

Notification and Appointment of Representative The government of Brazil notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a NEIVA EMB-720D airplane. The accident occurred on February 22, 2018. In response to the notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil with its investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. ## Release of Investigative Information The source states that all investigative information will be released by the government of Brazil. The NTSB did not release the investigative information itself.