TYNDALLAFBI21-111 — Crashed, Damaged, Or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar)

TYNDALLAFBI21-111 governs the Crashed, Damaged, or Disabled Aircraft Recovery Program and its emergency recovery procedures.

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  • Publication number: TYNDALLAFBI21-111
  • Title: CRASHED, DAMAGED, OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR)
  • Date: 2026-03-20

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It covers CDDAR responsibilities, recovery operations, transient aircraft emergencies, equipment, and in-flight and ground emergency procedures. It requires coordinated responses, protection of evidence and classified components, and safe aircraft removal.

Applies to: The CDDAR program applies to all USAF host (i.e. 325 FW, Checker Flag), tenant/contract (i.e. 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group (53 WEG)) organizations and considers transient aircraft.

Topics covered

  • Crashed aircraft recovery
  • Disabled aircraft removal
  • Transient aircraft emergencies
  • Emergency towing
  • In-flight emergency procedures
  • Ground emergency procedures
  • Special Access Program component protection

Questions and answers

What factors determine the manpower and equipment needed for aircraft recovery?

The manpower and equipment required to remove/recover a crashed/disabled aircraft will vary with each given situation. (paragraph 2)

When can recovery operations proceed during a safety investigation?

Recovery operations will not proceed while an aircraft is being investigated by a safety/investigation board unless released/approved by the board president in accordance with DAFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports. (paragraph 10-2)

Who has command responsibility for crash removal and recovery operations?

The Incident Commander (IC) or safety board president has command responsibility for the execution of all crash removal/recovery operations. (paragraph 10-2)

What is the initial CDDAR response to an in-flight or ground emergency?

Upon notification of an IFE/Ground Emergency, CDDAR initial response will be limited to the primary crash vehicle and tow vehicle with applicable tow bar. (paragraph 10-2)

How many qualified personnel are required for the initial CDDAR response?

There will be a minimum of three qualified personnel, one of which will be a fully qualified 7-level. (paragraph 10-2)

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