UAE GCAA Notifies NTSB of 2020 Airbus A-380 Accident

Official Notification and Investigation Authority The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding an accident involving an Airbus A-380. The incident occurred on February 2, 2020. As the lead investigative authority, the GCAA retained responsibility for the official investigation and the subsequent release of all related information. ## U.S. Participation Under ICAO Annex 13 In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA in its investigation. This appointment facilitated international cooperation and ensured that the United States could participate in the investigative process in a formal capacity. ## Information Release The source explicitly states that all investigative information would be released by the GCAA. No further details regarding the specific circumstances, location, or cause of the accident were provided in the initial notification.