LITTLEROCKAFBI21-104 — Crashed, Damaged, Or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar) Procedures

LITTLEROCKAFBI21-104 governs crashed, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery procedures, including runway removal and off-base mishap response.

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  • Publication number: LITTLEROCKAFBI21-104
  • Title: CRASHED, DAMAGED, OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR) PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2024-03-05

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It establishes the CDDAR program objective, removal conditions, response and recovery phases, and host and tenant base responsibilities. It requires approval before physical aircraft removal and addresses aircraft movement safety, off-base recovery, and tenant aircraft support.

Applies to: This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 21-1, Maintenance of Military Materiel and applies to all 19th Airlift Wing (19 AW), 314th Airlift Wing (314 AW), 913th Airlift group (913 AW).

Topics covered

  • Runway clearance conditions
  • CDDAR response phases
  • Aircraft movement safety
  • Off-base crash recovery
  • Host and tenant base support
  • Tenant aircraft recovery

Questions and answers

What is the objective of the CDDAR program?

The primary objective of the CDDAR program is to return the mishap runway(s) to operational status as soon as practical after a mishap. (paragraph 2)

Who determines how urgently a mishap runway is cleared?

The Wing Commander will determine the degree of emergency and make a decision regarding the urgency with which the runway is cleared. (paragraph 2)

Who may enter the mishap area during the initial response?

No one other than first responders may enter the mishap area during the initial response. (paragraph 3)

When may an incident aircraft or its equipment be disturbed or removed?

The incident aircraft and its equipment must not be disturbed or removed unless directed or released by the IC, ISB/SIB President or Impoundment Official/MXG Representative. (paragraph 3)

What approval is required before physical aircraft removal procedures begin?

Physical aircraft removal procedures will not be implemented until approved by the On Scene Commander (OSC), the Incident Commander (IC), Interim Safety Board (ISB)/Safety Investigation Board (SIB) President or Fire Chief. (paragraph 1)

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