Quoting the AAIB update bulletin S1/2008:
"The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) was informed of the accident at 1251 hrs on 17 january 2008 and the investigation began immediately."
Given the specific nature of this accident and the AAIB starting this investigation with an open mind towards any aspects that may have been contributing factors, which means securing the area and start collecting evidence as soon as possible. Is there a protocol to collect or register all personal electronic devices (PEDs) from the persons who "arrived" on this aircraft?
Since i have not read anything about this issue in the bulletin, that could mean several pieces of evidence may be missing if this has not taken place. Or are these PEDs to be traced (which seems harder to achieve) at a later stage if the investigation should have grounds to follow leads which take them in the direction of possible EMI?
Just a thought.
Regards,
Green-dot
Last edited by Green-dot; 21st Feb 2008 at 19:20.
Reason: Edited for clarity.