Incident Notification
On February 17, 2020, an incident occurred involving an Embraer ERJ190 aircraft. The Junta de Seguridad en el Transporte (JST) of Argentina, through its Dirección Nacional de Investigaciones (JIAAC), notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States of this incident. The notification serves as the initial communication under international aviation protocols.
Investigation Process
In response to the notification, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Argentine government's investigation. This appointment was made under the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Annex 13, which outlines standards for aircraft accident and incident investigation. The JIAAC stated that all investigative information will be released by their office, indicating that they will lead the inquiry and coordinate with international partners.
The involvement of the NTSB as an accredited representative ensures that the United States, as the state of design and manufacture of the aircraft, can participate in the investigation. No further details about the incident, such as location, operator, or injuries, were provided in the initial notification. The investigation is ongoing, and the JIAAC will release findings as they become available.