NTSB Appoints Representative for 2018 Bangladesh Boeing 737 Accident Investigation

Investigation Overview and International Cooperation The Aviation Accident Investigation Group (AAIG) of Bangladesh notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 26, 2018. In response, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIG of Bangladesh in its investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international accident investigations, and reflects the NTSB's role as the State of Manufacturer of the airplane. ## Information Release and Authority The source states that all investigative information will be released by the AAIG of Bangladesh. This indicates that the AAIG of Bangladesh retains primary authority over the dissemination of findings and details related to the accident. The NTSB's involvement is limited to providing assistance through its appointed representative, in accordance with international aviation safety protocols.