AFI51-307_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP — Aerospace And Ground Accident Investigations

AFI51-307_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP governs aerospace and ground accident investigations, including reports, wreckage, information release, and related interactions.

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  • Publication number: AFI51-307_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP
  • Title: AEROSPACE AND GROUND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
  • Date: 2025-11-20

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The publication addresses investigation timing and methods, report preparation and distribution, accident information release, and dealings with next-of-kin, Congress, media, and other interested parties. Its supplement establishes USAFE-AFAFRICA-specific requirements, board-member nomination processes, waiver authorities, and records-disposition requirements.

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 investigation boards
  • Accident report distribution
  • Accident wreckage disposition
  • Release of accident information
  • Next-of-kin interactions
  • Board member nomination

Questions and answers

What happens if active duty personnel violate the 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.

Who may supplement AFI51-307_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP?

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).

Who is the waiver authority for non-tiered requirements to the supplement?

USAFE-AFAFRICA/CC or his/her delegee is the waiver authority for non-tiered requirements to this supplement.

How must records created under the supplement be handled?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS).

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