InternationalAccident

Investigation

InternationalAccident

Investigation

GeneralGeneral

International aviation accident and incident investigations are governed by the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, referred to as the“Chicago Convention”

International aviation accident and incident investigations are governed by the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, referred to as the“Chicago Convention”

GeneralGeneral

The Chicago Convention is administered by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) located in Montreal, Canada

The Chicago Convention is administered by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) located in Montreal, Canada

GeneralGeneral

Annex 13, Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation, contains the standards and recommended practices to be followed by all ICAO-Member States for notifications, investigations, and reporting of accidents and serious incidents

Annex 13, Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation, contains the standards and recommended practices to be followed by all ICAO-Member States for notifications, investigations, and reporting of accidents and serious incidents

GeneralGeneral

The NTSB attempts to comply with all standards and recommended practices of Annex 13. The NTSB is not able to comply with certain provisions-- Because of the Freedom of

Information Act Because Board policies do not

permit non-NTSB persons and organizations to participate in the NTSB’s analysis

The NTSB attempts to comply with all standards and recommended practices of Annex 13. The NTSB is not able to comply with certain provisions-- Because of the Freedom of

Information Act Because Board policies do not

permit non-NTSB persons and organizations to participate in the NTSB’s analysis

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

State of Occurrence shall:

Notify the States of Registry, Operator, Design, Manufacture, and ICAO about the occurrence of accidents and serious incidents

State of Occurrence shall:

Notify the States of Registry, Operator, Design, Manufacture, and ICAO about the occurrence of accidents and serious incidents

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Institute and conduct the investigation, or delegate all or part of it to the states of registry, operator, design, or manufacture

Institute and conduct the investigation, or delegate all or part of it to the states of registry, operator, design, or manufacture

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Complete the report of the investigation and solicit comments on the final draft report from participating states

Complete the report of the investigation and solicit comments on the final draft report from participating states

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Direct safety recommendations to the investigative authorities of interested states

Direct safety recommendations to the investigative authorities of interested states

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

State of Registry shall institute and conduct the necessary investigation of accidents and serious incidents for which the location is outside the territory of any state (international waters)

State of Registry shall institute and conduct the necessary investigation of accidents and serious incidents for which the location is outside the territory of any state (international waters)

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

States of Registry, Operator, Design, and Manufacture shall:

– Provide relevant information to State of Occurrence, upon request

– Inform the State of Occurrence of intent to participate in investigation and name an accredited representative

States of Registry, Operator, Design, and Manufacture shall:

– Provide relevant information to State of Occurrence, upon request

– Inform the State of Occurrence of intent to participate in investigation and name an accredited representative

If a non-U.S. registered, operated, designed, or manufactured aircraft is involved in an accident in the U.S.:

If a non-U.S. registered, operated, designed, or manufactured aircraft is involved in an accident in the U.S.:

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The respective foreign government accident investigative authority(ies) are notified and invited to appoint an accredited representative

The respective foreign government accident investigative authority(ies) are notified and invited to appoint an accredited representative

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If the foreign country has an independent accident investigation authority, the regulatory authority can participate as an advisor to the accredited representative

If the foreign country has an independent accident investigation authority, the regulatory authority can participate as an advisor to the accredited representative

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The airline operator and the aircraft and engine manufacturers’ technical representatives are designated as advisors to, and remain under the control of, the accredited representative

The airline operator and the aircraft and engine manufacturers’ technical representatives are designated as advisors to, and remain under the control of, the accredited representative

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The Accredited Representative is entitled to participate fully in the investigation under control of the investigator in charge. Participation includes:

Visit the site and examine wreckage

Obtain witness information

The Accredited Representative is entitled to participate fully in the investigation under control of the investigator in charge. Participation includes:

Visit the site and examine wreckage

Obtain witness information

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Have full access to relevant evidence

Receive copies of pertinent documents

Have full access to relevant evidence

Receive copies of pertinent documents

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Participate in readout of recorders

Participate in follow up of activities

Participate in readout of recorders

Participate in follow up of activities

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Participate in progressmeetings

Make submissions to theNTSB regarding conclusions, recommendations, and causesin lieu of participation in the analysis process--(note: accredited representatives and advisors cannot participate in the NTSB’s analysis)

Participate in progressmeetings

Make submissions to theNTSB regarding conclusions, recommendations, and causesin lieu of participation in the analysis process--(note: accredited representatives and advisors cannot participate in the NTSB’s analysis)

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Final ReportFinal Report

Under the Provisions of Annex 13:

Draft Final Report is subject to review and comment by all participating states

Under the Provisions of Annex 13:

Draft Final Report is subject to review and comment by all participating states

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Comments are accepted for 60 days

Report shall be amended to reflect commentsof the states, or the comments are appended to theFinal Report

Comments are accepted for 60 days

Report shall be amended to reflect commentsof the states, or the comments are appended to theFinal Report

Safety RecommendationsSafety Recommendations

Safety Recommendations developed by the NTSB that pertain to another state’s airline or products are coordinated with the respective states’ accredited representatives before publication

Safety Recommendations developed by the NTSB that pertain to another state’s airline or products are coordinated with the respective states’ accredited representatives before publication