AFI51-307_ACCSUP — Aerospace And Ground Accident Investigations

AFI51-307_ACCSUP governs aerospace and ground accident investigations, reports, wreckage, records, and accident information release.

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  • Publication number: AFI51-307_ACCSUP
  • Title: AEROSPACE AND GROUND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
  • Date: 2023-07-05

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It implements legal and Department of Defense authorities for investigations and reporting, and addresses next-of-kin, Congress, media, and other interested parties. It establishes waiver processes, records requirements, MAJCOM supplementation controls, board-member nominations, staff review, delegations, and extension requests.

Applies to: This publication applies to all United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard (ANG) military and civilian personnel.

Topics covered

  • Aerospace accident investigations
  • Ground accident investigations
  • Accident reports
  • Accident wreckage disposition
  • Accident information release
  • Board member nominations
  • Delegations of authority
  • Requests for extensions

Questions and answers

Who may supplement sections of AFI51-307_ACCSUP?

Only Air Force Major Commands (MAJCOMs) are permitted to supplement any section of this publication after approval from the Claims and Tort Litigation Division, Air Force Legal Operations Agency (AFLOA/JACC).

What happens if active duty members fail to follow the prohibitions and mandatory provisions?

Failure to observe the prohibitions and mandatory provisions specified in paragraph 6.1.3. by active duty Air Force members, Air Force Reserve members on active duty or inactive duty for training, and ANG members in federal service under Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.), is a violation of Article 92, Uniform Code of Military Justice.

What does AFI51-307_ACCSUP require for records created by its processes?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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