In this IIL aviation webinar, Stephen Hill introduces the three main types of aircraft recovery. His presentation describes the main activities associated with recovery, followed by a review of various case studies involving aircraft that have required post-incident/accident recovery.
Stephen explains the main aims of recovery being to minimise secondary damage, preservation of evidence for investigation purposes, preservation of value and retention of the aircraft in a repairable or salvageable condition.
Stephen’s presentation illustrates the importance of an understanding of pre-recovery planning, site survey, identifying equipment, engineering support needs and any local infrastructure available, obtaining permissions and liaison with aviation investigation authorities and airport management.