NTSB Appoints Representative for 2020 Cessna 172 Accident in India

Overview of the Incident and Notification Process The Government of India formally notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding an aviation accident involving a Cessna 172 aircraft. The incident took place on January 3, 2020. As the accident occurred within Indian jurisdiction, the Government of India retained primary responsibility for the investigation. ## U.S. Involvement and International Protocols In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the Government of India's investigation. This role is designed to facilitate international cooperation and ensure that the U.S. perspective is appropriately represented during the inquiry. ## Information Release and Jurisdiction The source explicitly states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the Government of India. The NTSB's involvement is limited to providing assistance through the appointed representative, with the host nation maintaining control over the dissemination of findings.