Incident Notification
The Government of South Africa notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving an Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767-2NOER aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4056 engines. The incident occurred on April 28, 2019.
NTSB Appointment
In accordance with ICAO Annex 13 provisions, the NTSB appointed an Accredited Representative to assist the South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with its investigation. The NTSB serves as the State of Manufacture and Design for the airplane and engines.
Investigation Oversight
All investigative information pertaining to the incident will be released by the South African CAA. Further details regarding the nature of the incident have not been disclosed.