Incident Notification
The government of Brazil formally notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding an aviation accident that occurred on July 22, 2018. The incident involved a Piper PA-34-220T aircraft. As the state of occurrence, Brazil holds primary jurisdiction over the investigation into this event.
International Cooperation
In accordance with international aviation safety protocols, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the Brazilian authorities. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs the cooperation between states in accident investigations. The role of the representative is strictly advisory and assistive, ensuring that the interests of the United States are represented while respecting the lead authority of the investigating state.
Information Disclosure
All investigative information related to this accident will be released exclusively by the government of Brazil. The NTSB does not control the dissemination of findings or data from this specific incident, as the Brazilian authorities maintain full responsibility for the investigation process and subsequent public communications.