NTSB Appoints Representative for 2020 Boeing 737 Accident in Japan

Incident Notification and U.S. Involvement The government of Japan notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737 aircraft that occurred on January 12, 2020. In response, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the Japanese government's investigation. ## Investigative Framework The appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, which governs international accident investigations. The source does not specify the aircraft's registration, operator, location, or cause. ## Information Release All investigative information related to the accident is to be released by the government of Japan.