Post On-Scene Investigation and Report Preparation

Group Activities Additional investigative work continues after the on-scene phase. This work is carried out at the NTSB laboratory, airline or manufacturer, and independent testing facilities. Examples include:  Component testing  Simulator studies  Engine tear-downs

Off-scene group work is carried out under the same rules and procedures as on-scene Group Activities

Sworn testimony may be taken in depositions on-scene or at a later date to obtain additional factual information. These sessions are:  Conducted by the IIC and group chairman  Attended by group party members  Recorded and become part of the public record Sworn testimony may be taken in depositions on-scene or at a later date to obtain additional factual information. These sessions are:  Conducted by the IIC and group chairman  Attended by group party members  Recorded and become part of the public record

Witnesses testifying are entitled to a representative

Upon completion of all investigative work, the group chairman’s factual report is distributed to all group members for review and comments

Public Hearing Public hearings are normally convened for major catastrophic, high public interest accidents involving complex national safety issues. The full Board votes on staff recommendations to convene or not to convene a public hearing

Public Hearing The Board holds an investigative hearing to:  Gather testimony to expand on issues identified in the investigation, and  Publicly present the findings to date to demonstrate that a complete, open, and objective investigation is being conducted The Board holds an investigative hearing to:  Gather testimony to expand on issues identified in the investigation, and  Publicly present the findings to date to demonstrate that a complete, open, and objective investigation is being conducted

Public Hearing Participants Public hearings include:  An NTSB Board Member who serves as the presiding officer  A Board of Inquiry composed of senior NTSB managers  A technical panel composed of IIC and group chairmen Public hearings include:  An NTSB Board Member who serves as the presiding officer  A Board of Inquiry composed of senior NTSB managers  A technical panel composed of IIC and group chairmen

Public Hearing Participants Public hearings include:  Parties designated by the Chairman of the Board of Inquiry (not necessarily the same parties that were on-scene)  Accredited representative(s)  Witnesses Public hearings include:  Parties designated by the Chairman of the Board of Inquiry (not necessarily the same parties that were on-scene)  Accredited representative(s)  Witnesses

Conduct of a Public Hearing Witnesses are questioned in this order by a:  Technical panel  Party spokesmen  Board of Inquiry A second round of clarification questions may be permitted in the same order Witnesses are questioned in this order by a:  Technical panel  Party spokesmen  Board of Inquiry A second round of clarification questions may be permitted in the same order

Technical Review All parties are encouraged to attend a technical review of the factual record of the accident. The purpose of the meeting is to:  Ensure the accuracy of the factual record  Review the need for additional investigative work  Discuss further avenues of investigative activities regarding the scope and depth of the investigation All parties are encouraged to attend a technical review of the factual record of the accident. The purpose of the meeting is to:  Ensure the accuracy of the factual record  Review the need for additional investigative work  Discuss further avenues of investigative activities regarding the scope and depth of the investigation

Party Submissions Parties are encouraged to submit their own analysis and probable cause of the accident as well as proposed recommendations

Preparation of the Final Report  Party submissions are reviewed by staff before preparation of the final report  For investigations conducted under Annex 13 to ICAO, the foreign accredited representative receives a copy of the draft final report for comment  Party submissions are reviewed by staff before preparation of the final report  For investigations conducted under Annex 13 to ICAO, the foreign accredited representative receives a copy of the draft final report for comment Parties do not participate in the preparation of the final report; however,

Draft Final Report A draft final report and party submissions are reviewed and approved by the five Board Members

Board Meeting  The Board reviews and discusses the draft final report with staff in a public meeting  Major issues are explored at length  The final report, conclusions, probable cause and recommendations are adopted  The Board reviews and discusses the draft final report with staff in a public meeting  Major issues are explored at length  The final report, conclusions, probable cause and recommendations are adopted

Petition for Reconsideration If a party chooses to request a reconsideration of the report, conclusions, and probable cause as adopted by the Board, they may file a petition for reconsideration if they can:  Provide new evidence  Demonstrate an analysis not previously considered If a party chooses to request a reconsideration of the report, conclusions, and probable cause as adopted by the Board, they may file a petition for reconsideration if they can:  Provide new evidence  Demonstrate an analysis not previously considered