Removal of Wreckage

(1) No aircraft or part thereof involved in an air carrier accident or in an accident resulting in serious or fatal injury to any person, or accident known or believed to have resulted from a mechanical defect or failure of an aircraft, or from a defect in the fuel used in the aircraft, shall be moved or disturbed, except: (a) When necessary for giving assistance to persons injured or trapped in the wreckage; (b) When necessary in the interest of public safety; (c) When specific permission shall have been granted by the FAA, other competent federal authority, or by an authorized representative of the division; (d) When prompt movement of the aircraft is necessary to protect it from further serious damage and it is impossible to secure immediate communication with any person authorized in 702 CMR 6.02(1)(c) to direct the removal; or (e) When otherwise required by law. (2) Movement of all or part of an aircraft pursuant to 702 CMR 6.02(1) shall be accomplished as to entail the minimum possible disturbance of the aircraft. Prior to such movement a record of the original position and condition of the aircraft wreckage shall be made, unless immediate movement of the aircraft wreckage is necessary to protect persons or property from immediate danger, or unless the FAA or other appropriate federal authority has directed otherwise. A copy of the above-mentioned record shall be submitted to the division along with all reports required pursuant to 702 CMR 6.01. (MA REG. # 1316, Dated 7-1-16)