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NTSB Appoints Representative for 2019 De Havilland DHC8 Accident in Australia

Eaton, Australia

On December 3, 2019, a De Havilland DHC8 202 operated by Surveillance Australia Pty. Ltd. was involved in an aviation accident near Eaton, Australia. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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The U.S. NTSB appointed an accredited representative to assist Australia's investigation of a December 2019 De Havilland DHC8 accident, with all findings to be released by the Australian government.

Overview of the Incident Notification The government of Australia informed the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about an accident involving a De Havilland DHC8 airplane. The incident occurred on December 3, 2019. ## U.S. Involvement in the Investigation In accordance with ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the Australian government's investigation into the accident. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Australia. No additional details regarding the aircraft registration, operator, specific location, or cause are provided in the source.