USAFAI21-101 governs the U.S. Air Force Academy Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program.
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USAFAI21-101 covers emergency declarations, coordinated aircraft response, runway and taxiway removal, and crash recovery roles. It requires certified airfield vehicle operators, controlled aircraft access, and specified information when emergencies are declared.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all Air Force military, civilian and contract aircraft maintenance provider personnel including Air Force Reserve Command, and Air National Guard units.
Only required vehicles and personnel should respond to aircraft emergencies (with Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) radios if available). (paragraph 1)
Responding vehicle operators must be certified to drive on the USAFA airfield and possess a valid USAFA airfield driver’s license. (paragraph 1)
Until the aircraft has been released by the IC, no one will approach the aircraft without approval from the IC. (paragraph 1)
The aircrew is primarily responsible for declaring ground or in-flight emergencies. (paragraph 2)
During initial response to an aircraft emergency, the SFO is the IC and will determine if the aircraft is safe prior to releasing the aircraft for maintenance, recovery, or safety investigation (if required). (paragraph 1)