MCCONNELLAFBI21-112 — Crashed, Damaged/disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar) Procedures

MCCONNELLAFBI21-112 governs response and recovery of crashed, damaged, or disabled aircraft during emergencies and mishaps.

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  • Publication number: MCCONNELLAFBI21-112
  • Title: CRASHED, DAMAGED/DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR) PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2023-08-10

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It assigns crash recovery duties to commanders, maintenance organizations, emergency responders, and supporting agencies. It requires coordinated recovery actions, safety practices, exercises, risk management, and completion of incident checklists.

Applies to: This MAFBI is applicable to all organizations that may be tasked to support aircraft recovery operations.

Topics covered

  • Crash recovery operations
  • Incident command
  • Crash Recovery Team duties
  • Emergency Operations Center coordination
  • Aircraft recovery equipment
  • Runway reopening
  • Mishap evidence preservation

Questions and answers

How much can the aircraft and crash site be disturbed during recovery?

The aircraft and crash site will be disturbed only to the extent required to eliminate any potentially dangerous situation to the aircraft, support equipment, or personnel, and will remain in an undisturbed state until the aircraft is released to maintenance by the Incident Commander (IC). (paragraph 2)

How are aircraft recovery actions coordinated?

All aircraft recovery actions are coordinated through the Emergency Operations Center to the IC. (paragraph 2)

What training and risk management activities are required for crash recovery operations?

Practice and/or participation in wing crash recovery exercises and implementation of operational risk management techniques are imperative for all emergency and crash recovery operations. (paragraph 2)

What does the Crash Recovery Team do during an incident?

Crash Recovery Team (CRT) works with the IC and the CRTC to re-open runways for operational use, prevent secondary damage to aircraft, recover CVR/FDR equipment, and preserve evidence for mishap or accident investigations. (paragraph 2)

What information must be included when reporting a crashed, damaged, or disabled aircraft incident?

Notification will include type of aircraft, location, amount of fuel and/or explosives on board, and known extent of aircraft damage. (paragraph 2)

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