Incident Notification
The government of Nigeria formally notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding an aviation accident involving a Bell 206 helicopter. The incident occurred on August 28, 2020. This notification initiated the process for international cooperation in the investigation of the event.
International Cooperation
In accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Nigeria. This role is designed to support the lead investigating authority by providing technical expertise and facilitating information exchange between the involved parties.
Information Release Protocol
The source explicitly states that all investigative information related to this accident will be released exclusively by the government of Nigeria. As the lead authority, Nigeria retains control over the dissemination of findings and reports concerning the Bell 206 helicopter incident.