GK
Thanks for the insight. Perhaps comparing the two methods of investigation with differing focus is a bit unfair. I'm still scratching my head over the NTSB approach however. Look at the NTSB database, pick an accident. I looked at a number of corporate turbojet accidents. Complex aircraft, professionally flown but low profile accidents minus public hearings, media scrutiny and other artificial extensions. The time frame from date of accident to a finding of probable cause is still measured in months to years.
Hope the investigators short game reflects the relaxed pace.