SLD30I21-104 — Crash, Damage, Disabled Aircraft Recovery

SLD30I21-104 governs crash, damaged, and disabled aircraft recovery procedures for major and minor incidents in the Vandenberg SFB area.

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  • Publication number: SLD30I21-104
  • Title: Crash, Damage, Disabled Aircraft Recovery
  • Date: 2026-01-15

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It covers emergency declarations, coordinated agency actions, runway removal conditions, and off-base recovery decisions. The instruction requires agencies involved in recovery operations to ensure compliance with its procedures.

Topics covered

  • Emergency declarations
  • Runway aircraft removal
  • Crash recovery response
  • Classified and hazardous cargo
  • Removal conditions
  • Off-base recovery operations

Questions and answers

Who is primarily responsible for declaring an aircraft emergency?

The aircrew is primarily responsible for declaring ground or in-flight emergencies.

What should people do when they become aware of an aircraft emergency?

Individuals who become aware of aircraft emergency situations will use any means available to relay the necessary information to any agency capable of initiating emergency procedures (Tower, Fire Department, CP, Airfield Management, etc. ).

Where must emergency information ultimately be passed?

Ultimately, emergency information must be passed to the Control Tower to activate the Primary Crash Alarm System (PCAS).

Which vehicles must remain clear of emergency aircraft?

All response vehicles (except Fire Department and crash recovery vehicles) and nonessential vehicles will remain clear of emergency aircraft until Fire Department and crash recovery actions are complete. (paragraph 3)

When can aircraft recovery begin if classified or hazardous cargo is identified?

Aircraft recovery shall not begin until classified or hazardous cargo is removed. (paragraph 3)

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