Incident Notification
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident that occurred on June 16, 2020. The incident involved an airplane's flight data management unit. In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation. The U.S. Accredited Representative role is designated to the State of Manufacturer and Design of the affected component.
Investigation Scope
All investigative information related to this incident will be released by the AAIB. The scope of the investigation is limited to the circumstances surrounding the incident as determined by the AAIB. No further details regarding the aircraft, its operation, or the nature of the incident have been disclosed at this time.
International Cooperation
The involvement of the NTSB as the State of Manufacturer and Design underscores the international cooperation mandated by ICAO Annex 13. This protocol ensures that the state responsible for the design and manufacture of the airplane's flight data management unit can contribute technical expertise to the investigation.
Status
The investigation is ongoing. The AAIB will release additional information as it becomes available.