NTSB Appoints Representative for 2018 Airbus A321-271N Accident in Mexico

Overview of the Accident Notification and NTSB Involvement The government of Mexico notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving an Airbus A321-271N airplane. The accident occurred on August 20, 2018. ## Role of the U.S. Accredited Representative In response to the notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative. This representative was tasked with assisting the government of Mexico in its investigation of the accident. The appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. ## Release of Investigative Information The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Mexico. The NTSB's role is limited to providing assistance through the appointed representative, with the Mexican government retaining responsibility for the investigation and the dissemination of its findings.