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In this instance yes, but presumably the policy is a general one for all sorts of aviation incidents. You could argue “well they should rapidly diagnose and ma
by ethanbond 3y ago
In this instance yes, but presumably the policy is a general one for all sorts of aviation incidents.
You could argue “well they should rapidly diagnose and make a decision” and, sure, but that diagnosis is exactly the question isn’t it?
- systemvoltage 3y agoThan should be at the discretion of the investigators. Why have a blanket policy?
- tjohns 3y agoIt literally is at the discretion of the investigators. See 49 CFR 831.12(b): "§ 831.12 Access to and release of wreckage, records, mail, and cargo (a) Only persons authorized by the NTSB IIC may be permitted access to wreckage, records, mail, or cargo. (b) Wreckage, records, mail, and cargo in the NTSB's custody will be released when the NTSB determines it has no further need for such items. Recipients of released wreckage must sign an acknowledgement of release provided by the NTSB." So if the NTSB decides they don't need a piece of cargo, they have the option to release it from custody.