falcon900 :-
Independence and the avoidance of actual or apparent conflicts of interest are basic and obvious requirements, and in their absence, I'm afraid the outcomes of the investigation are seriously compromised. IMHO
Absolutely right, falcon! Whatever the rights and wrongs of this terrible tragedy, your statement should be nailed above the entrance of every Regulator and Investigator, whether civil or military. Partiality doesn't work in aviation, it just leads to more accidents, more deaths. It is far too prevalent these days!