Chug me old china, you still haven't got your ducks in a row
. The RNFSAIC carries out and reports its accident investigations iaw ICAO Annex 13 principles and is independent from the RN Service Inquiry. In effect, the RNFSAIC is a 'fire and regret' missile that goes away and turns over as many stones as it feels are necessary to establish the cause(s) of an accident and then makes appropriate recommendations to prevent re-occurence. The convening authority will receive two reports, one from the SI and one from the RNFSAIC. Whilst the SI is standing, they will advised and guided by a dedicated SI advisor from the RNFSAIC who is a trained Accident Investigator in their own right. Logically, the RNFSAIC investigators will also share their findings with the SI as appropriate and flag up any safety critical issues as soon as they find them. The SI can conclude its work and report whilst the RNFSAIC investigation is still ongoing. The RNFSAIC will then report independently to the convening authority and anybody up, down or sideways who needs to know. Simples
