Incident Notification
The Aviation Investigation Bureau (AIB) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident that occurred on July 10, 2018, involving a Honda HA-420 aircraft. The notification was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.
Investigation Details
In response, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIB in the investigation. This appointment is standard procedure as the United States is the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane. All investigative information will be released by the AIB, which is the lead investigative body in this matter.
Scope of Investigation
The investigation is being conducted by the AIB in accordance with international aviation safety protocols. Further details regarding the circumstances of the incident have not been disclosed at this time. The NTSB's role is limited to providing technical assistance as requested by the AIB.