State Transportation Safety Board spokesman Peter Knudson told Western Slope Now that three NTSB investigators arrived at the scene today. Western Slope Now reports that he told them they were focused on destructive evidence from the crash.
They look at the pilot’s recent flight experience, number of deliveries, length of flight, their medical certificate and their 72-hour history prior to the fatal flight
At this point, we do not know the identity of the pilots.
They then check the facility, including weather, communications and flight plans.
Peter tells Western Slope that this is the first time the plane has taken off since the maintenance.
“I have no idea what the project is or how big it is,” he said. This can be maintenance related, but it can also be incidental.
Peter says a full investigation could take 12-24 months. However, their first report will be ready in about 30 days. This will include details of the accident and its circumstances as discovered during the investigation.
Flight inspection
The aircraft had recently been serviced and was the first aircraft taken after the overhaul. The nature and extent of the repair work has not been determined, so speculation about the possible link between this repair and the accident can continue. While this maintenance work played a role in the crash, it could also be a random accident, Knudson said. This highlights the complexity of a plane crash when multiple factors operate at once.
The Road Ahead
The NTSB’s research is in all likelihood to final between 12 and 24 months. It will include records collection and analysis with a view to get a complete knowledge of the purpose of the twist of fate. Within 30 days, a initial report can be released outlining the basic records and circumstances surrounding it. This document can provide an initial perception with out making any definitive statements approximately its motive.
The NTSB’s investigation can be intently watched through aviation professionals and the families of those suffering from this tragic twist of fate. The NTSB’s research will not only offer closure for the bereaved family, but it’ll also enhance aviation protection protocols.
The NTSB has released an research into the elements that caused the tragic crash of a Hawker 900 XP in Grand County, Utah. This research will with any luck offer precious instructions, and prevent similar incidents from routine.
