UK Statutory Instrument 1996 United Kingdom

The Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 1996

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CAA

What this Act requires

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Browse 19 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
s.001

Citation, commencement, interpretation and application

s.002

(1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires— “accident”...

s.003

These Regulations apply only to civil aviation accidents and incidents....

s.004

Purpose of the investigation of accidents and incidents

s.005

Duty to furnish information relating to accidents and incidents

s.006

Subject to the provisions of regulations 11(4)(b) and 18 below,...

s.007

Removal of damaged aircraft

s.008

Inspectors of Air Accidents

s.009

Powers of Inspectors

s.010

Form and conduct of investigations

s.011

Inspector’s Report

s.012

Notice of Inspector’s Report and Representations thereon

s.013

Publication of Reports

s.014

Safety recommendations

s.015

Reopening of Investigation

s.016

Accredited representatives

s.017

Obstruction of Investigation

s.018

Disclosure of relevant records

s.019

Revocation

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Civil Aviation Authority

UK's aviation regulator. Responsible for aviation safety, airspace policy, economic regulation of airports, and consumer protection. Issues air operator certificates, pilot licences, …

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