Incident Notification
On July 28, 2018, an aviation accident occurred involving a Boeing 737 aircraft. The government of the United Kingdom formally notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding this event. This notification initiated the process for international cooperation in the subsequent safety investigation.
International Cooperation Framework
In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs the investigation of aviation accidents and incidents, the NTSB took specific administrative steps to support the lead authority. The U.S. agency appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the United Kingdom in its investigative efforts. This role is designed to facilitate information sharing and technical assistance between the involved parties.
Information Release Protocol
The source document explicitly states that all investigative information related to this accident will be released by the government of the United Kingdom. As the lead investigating authority, the UK retains control over the dissemination of findings and data associated with the incident.