Mr Sullivan,

Because of the complexity of the chain of events that led to this fatal accident the Accident Investigation Board asked for an extension to its investigation. Additionally, the AIB was then directed by the convening authority to re-examine all of the evidence collected and its findings. The AIB wanted to ensure a thorough investigation and the convening authority wanted to ensure all evidence and testimony were considered, and reconsidered, to the maximum extent possible.

Public release of the report is pending next of kin notifications. All next of kin and survivors of the accident will be briefed individually as to the circumstances of the accident. After the final family briefing is complete the report will be made public. I have no timeline available for this -- much of it depends on the availability of geographically separated key personnel and family members.

An executive summary of the AIB report will be posted at:
http://usaf.aib.law.af.mil/indexFY09.html

Please feel free to monitor this site or contact me again over the next several weeks.

-- Don Arias

Donald C. Arias, CIV, DAF
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