Article 8 Participation of the CAA in safety investigationsF5

as an adviser to the investigator-in-charge in any safety investigation under Article 5(1) and (2)F2... in the location referred to in Article 5(2) under the control and at the discretion of the investigator-in-charge;

as an adviser appointed under this Regulation to assist accredited representative(s) F3... in any safety investigation conducted in a third country to which a safety investigation authority is invited to designate an accredited representative in accordance with international standards and recommended practices for aircraft accident and incident investigation, under the supervision of the accredited representative.

visit the scene of the accident and examine the wreckage;

suggest areas of questioning and obtain witness information;

receive copies of all pertinent documents and obtain relevant factual information;

participate in the read-outs of recorded media, except cockpit voice or image recorders;

participate in off-scene investigative activities such as component examinations, tests and simulations, technical briefings and investigation progress meetings, except when related to the determination of the causes or the formulation of safety recommendations.