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A 3 pages research paper that offers a brief "how to" guide on aircraft accident investigation. The writer describes the basics of what such an investigation entails. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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evidence that can be gathered concerning a specific aircraft accident. NTSB investigations are conducted according to the same criteria as investigative journalism, that is, investigators are concerned with the "Who,
What, Where, When (and) Why" of events (Finnegan). Investigations follow a detailed checklist, which cannot be abbreviated in any way to speed up the process, as it assures that all
aspects of an accident are examined. In describing the process of an on-scene investigation, Finnegan asks the reader to imagine being barefoot when a large glass jar is knocked
to the floor and shatters into a thousand pieces. The largest pieces are near the center, the point of impact, but radiating out from this point there are innumerable smaller
pieces and nearly invincible shards. An aircraft accident offers a similar scenario, therefore, the investigator begins by going slowly around the perimeter of the debris field (Finnegan). Keen observation
skills are necessary as the investigator notices tree and ground scars, as well as the location of paper and wreckage. All evidence should be thoroughly documented with copious photographs, sketches
and notes. In order to help organize this process, Finnegan says that many investigators use tape recorders to explain their thoughts as they document an area. Even closer attention is
required as the investigator approaches the wreckage (Finnegan). Ground scars are can be easily washed away by snow, rain or visitors to the site. Finnegan warns against going directly
to the wreckage, as this can obscure evidence that is necessary to the investigation. The investigator should use the evidence to determine the direction from which the aircraft came, its
in-flight configuration and the impact sequence (Finnegan). Unlike dramatizations on television or in the movies, when an aircraft accident involves serious of fatal injuries, the scene is not bloodless.
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