@Lyman
Yes.
The Court is free to make a search at BEA, AIRBUS, AIR FRANCE, Thales, DGAC, etc.. ("perquisition"). It is the "Juge d'Instruction" (the most powerful person in France) who comes himself whith Police, and take everything they want. Nobody knows before they are on the door.(Soulez-Larivière, during the Rainbow Warrior case himself could not avoid perquisition in DGSE ! from Policeman of New-Zealand)...
There was a time where the victims/families did not appeal the Criminal after an airliner crash, only Civil action. It really started with Habsheim and the magic aircraft who "cannot stall".
Last edited by roulishollandais; 22nd Oct 2012 at 17:22.