ICAO Annex 13
ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS IN THE TERRITORY OF THE STATE OF REGISTRY, IN A NON-CONTRACTING STATE OR OUTSIDE THE TERRITORY OF ANY STATE

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE OF THE OPERATOR, THE STATE OF DESIGN AND THE STATE OF MANUFACTURE

Information — Participation

4.10 Upon receipt of the notification, the State of the Operator, the State of Design and the State of Manufacture shall, upon request, provide the State of Registry with any relevant information available to them regarding the flight crew and the aircraft involved in the accident or incident. Each State shall also inform the State of Registry whether it intends to appoint an accredited representative, and if such an accredited representative is appointed, the name and contact details; as well as the expected date of arrival if the accredited representative will be present at the investigation.

Note 1.— In accordance with 5.18, the State of the Operator, the State of Design and the State of Manufacture have the right to appoint an accredited representative to participate in the investigation.

Note 2.— In accordance with 5.22, the attention of the State of the Operator, the State of Design and the State of Manufacture is drawn to their obligation to appoint an accredited representative when specifically requested to do so by the State conducting the investigation of an accident to an aircraft over 2250 kg. Their attention is also drawn to the usefulness of their presence and participation in the investigation.

Accident happened to an aircraft with maximum mass over 2250 kg ⇒ the State of the Operator, the State of Design and the State of Manufacture have the obligation to appoint an accredited representative when specifically requested to do so by the State conducting the investigation.

Accident happened to an aircraft with maximum mass over 5700 kg ⇒ the State that has conducted the investigation shall send to the ICAO a copy of the Final Report.