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Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 ( Mh17 ) Crash

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Introduction The following report comments on the circumstances surrounding the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) crash on 17th July 2014 and its after effects. It also takes into account the responsibilities of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as well the roles of non-ICAO agencies such as the Dutch Safety Board (DSB) and the Trilateral Contact Group. The purpose of this report is to provide the reader with a clear view of the events that unfolded during and after the crash of MH17 including the subsequent investigation, results and possible consequences on the industry. All the information presented has been collected through credible sources, including news archives, ICAO and government publications. First, the crash will be outlined with all major details known at this point. The roles of all agencies involved will be put forth as well. Second, results from the preliminary report released by the DSB, the primary investigation agency, will be defined along with future steps that remain to be taken. Third, current progressions related to the event will be discussed. Next, the crash and investigation will be examined with respect to ICAO standards, namely the ICAO convention, Annex 12 (Search and Rescue) and Annex 13 (Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation). Finally, a personal response is included that reviews the major issues related to the event and subsequent consequences from the writer’s perspective. For the purpose of this report,

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