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Aircraft Investigation Each mishap has their own characteristics and there is no substitute for good old-fashioned common sense and initiative. Each wrecked aircraft has it’s own story to tell if properly investigated. However Air Force guidelines are quick to point out that investigators in their eagerness seek out the causes, often ignore safe investigation practices and common safety precautions. Air Force Investigators are maybe in even more difficult position due to the hazards that are unique to the military war fighting machines, I’ll discuss a few of these hazards briefly before I get into the steps of Air Force accident investigations. Munitions Extreme care must be given to the munitions that may have been on board the aircraft. Just because the ammunition appears to be damaged beyond being dangerous the slightest amount of static electricity from clothing may detonate munitions. Before starting an investigation of any kind, obtain the list of munitions a!board and have the explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) team remove or inert them. Again eagerness must be controlled and situational awareness must be exercised to be on the lookout for those munitions that may not have been recovered. Also, though tedious,
Do not count days when military personnel were not scheduled to work. It’s a word that strikes fear in all that are familiar with it. If the event meets report-able mishap criteria do not designate it as HAP. Once settled the AIB president should contact the SIB president and 1. A witness can make privileged or non-privileged statements; it is up to the investigator or SIB president to determine if and when to extend a promise of confidentiality. Be patient during this process--moving ships on site and locating the wreckage will take days. (AFI 91-204,1999) Mishap Classification During a missile mis!hap report/investigation it is very important for the reporting that the mishap is classified under a specified criterion of classification. (AFI 91-204,1999) The way in which both boards conduct and carry out their investigations is very similar. As we can see AIB deals mostly with the legal matters on hand after an accident and its investigation is aim to achie!ve that goal. A promise of confidentiality is based upon the category of the mishap and the need for protection of the witness statement. A fatality or permanent total disability. Post Launch and On/Off Range Due To Malfunction: Mishaps If the event took place after launch, and the missile does not complete its intended mission because of a missile system malfunction, the investigation will be considered a “Aircraft Flight Mishap (missile involvement). Remember, if you think you are going to need contractor support, request it! early. Working with the interim board members: a.
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