NTSB Appoints Representative for 2020 Iran Boeing 737 Accident Investigation

Notification and Appointment of Representative The government of Iran informed the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737 aircraft that occurred on January 8, 2020. In response, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the Iranian government’s investigation. This appointment was made in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international accident investigations. ## Information Release The source states that all investigative information related to the accident will be released by the government of Iran. The NTSB’s role is limited to providing assistance through the appointed representative, with the Iranian authorities retaining responsibility for the investigation and the dissemination of its findings.