AFPAM91-206 — Participation In Military Or Civil Aircraft Or Space Safety Investigations

AFPAM91-206 governs participation in military or civil aircraft and space safety investigations and related information release.

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  • Publication number: AFPAM91-206
  • Title: PARTICIPATION IN MILITARY OR CIVIL AIRCRAFT OR SPACE SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS
  • Date: 2019-04-26

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It describes processes implementing Title 49 U.S.C. Section 1132, DODI 6055.07, and NASA Procedural Requirements 8621.1B. It covers NTSB accident, NASA space mishap, military mishap safety, and military legal or administrative investigations, and compliance with the publication is mandatory.

Topics covered

  • NTSB accident investigations
  • NASA space mishap investigations
  • military mishap safety investigations
  • military legal or administrative investigations
  • witness statements and testimony
  • safety investigation information release

Questions and answers

What does a safety investigation recommend?

A safety investigation recommends corrective actions to reduce or eliminate hazards.

What authority does an NTSB aircraft investigation have over other federal investigations?

An NTSB aircraft investigation has priority over any other investigation by another federal agency or department. (paragraph 1)

Can concurrent investigations interfere with NTSB activities?

Concurrent investigations are not joint with the NTSB and may not interfere with NTSB activities. (paragraph 1)

Can an administrative investigation recommend punitive action?

An administrative investigation may conclude culpability and may recommend punitive action.

Can an NTSB witness be subpoenaed to provide a statement or testimony?

In an NTSB investigation a witness can be subpoenaed to appear before the NTSB to provide a statement or testimony, but the witness cannot be compelled to incriminate themselves. (paragraph 1)

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