Venezuelan Cessna A185 Accident Investigation

Notification and Assistance Role on March 22, 2019, the government of Venezuela notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Cessna A185 airplane. The NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Venezuelan government's investigation in accordance with ICAO Annex 13. The source does not provide the aircraft registration, operator, location, or cause. All investigative information is to be released by the government of Venezuela. This notice reflects the international cooperation framework for aviation accident investigations, with the NTSB supporting the lead authority rather than conducting the investigation itself.