Quebec Tango wrote:
This is a very interesting statement to see from an FAA investigator
who should know the rules (or at least be able to read).

Fact is, the NTSB does the accident investigation; and writes that
report you are reading. Even when the NTSB elects not to perform the
accident investigation (in numerous instances) the FAA inspector
conducting the investigation is doing so *on behalf of* the NTSB. The
FAA may elect to perform a seperate (from the NTSB) enforcement
investigation.

If you can read, read these FAA Orders 8300.10, 8400.10 and 8020.11.

If you can find a copy of the Order 2150.3a, read it. It's all about
enforcement. Google it.

You should read all of those documents, but especially the sections
regarding accident and enforcement investigations.

Jim