Incident Notification
On January 5, 2020, an aviation accident occurred involving a Boeing 737 aircraft. The Government of Canada formally notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding this event. As the accident took place under Canadian jurisdiction, the primary investigative authority rests with the Canadian government.
International Cooperation
In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international cooperation in aviation safety investigations, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative. This representative was tasked with assisting the Government of Canada in its official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. The appointment ensures that U.S. interests are represented and that information is shared appropriately between the two nations' regulatory bodies.
Information Release Protocol
The source document explicitly states that all investigative information related to this incident will be released by the Government of Canada. Consequently, the NTSB does not hold primary authority over the dissemination of findings or data pertaining to this specific event.