2/27/2013 - SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The
investigation into the February 17, 2013, accident in a building on
Joint Base Andrews, Md., is currently underway. One Air Force military
member died in the accident. There is not yet enough evidence gathered
to draw any conclusions as to the cause of this accident. Additional
information will be released as it becomes available.
Lieutenant General Robert R. Allardice, Vice-Commander, Air Mobility
Command, convened a Safety Investigation Board immediately after the
accident in order to quickly determine the cause and to recommend
measures necessary to prevent a recurrence. The Safety Investigation
Board will not produce a publicly releasable report.
Lieutenant General Allardice also convened a Ground Accident
Investigation Board to investigate the matter and to produce a publicly
releasable report. The Ground Accident Investigation Board President is
Colonel Glenn Chadwick, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base,
Illinois.
After Lieutenant General Allardice approves the report; it will be
presented to the family of the deceased airman. After the family has an
opportunity to be personally briefed, the report will be released to the
general public.
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