Aircraft accident - Term Paper Example

Aircraft accident Specialists from the Forensic Unit and the Department of security officials were called to the scene of an aircraft accident on the afternoon of 20150326, with weather conditions characterized by clear skies. The light conditions were characterized by bright sunshine. The location being 3700 Willow Creek Rd. Prescott, AZ 86301 Parking Lot F. With the team coordinator Abigail Christensen (#10) arriving at the scene at 1338 with her team of investigators who included Sterling Maynard (#50), Ahemed Almasi (#81), Rashed Alshamsi (#82), Mohammed Alakaabi (#90), Fahad Shuail (#100) and Araian Dragos (#125). These were the first people to enter the crime scene. They secured the crime scene with a perimeter and confirmed that all the victims are deceased. At 1340, Coroner called, 1345 chief Meunier (#001) arrives on scene, 1407, Coroner John Smith arrives and Local News arrives at 1415. The local media is moved to a secured location in order to preserve the crime scene. The forensic unit led by Abigail Christensen divided into two groups, one went to the North of the crime scene and the other remained at the entrance. There was one body at the left wing of the aircraft and another body at the tail end of the aircraft. Body 1, was found near the mid of the accident and from the appearance, it was believed to be a male aged 30-40 years old. He was wearing a black trouser and a white striped shirt. The victim had serious burns on the face, stomach and hands. The other body parts had minor burns and stretch marks. His shoes were scattered on the left hand side of his body and this tells that he dropped dead from the aircraft. There were no signs of the victims trying to escape. The first victim was later identified as Mark Henderson. Body 2 was found towards to the tail of the aircraft just a few inches from the cockpit. The victim appeared to be a female adult aged 30-40 years. She was wearing a blue checked trouser and a sky blue top with long sleeves. The victim had severe burns on the face, back and hands. The other body parts had numerous bruises. There was a lot of blood oozing from the head and left arm. The victim was later identified as Jean Rhodes. No further evidence in form of body parts, clothes that was found to indicate the existence of the third person. The Forensic team was satisfied that the victims of the aircraft accident were two, a male and a female aged 30-40 years and having been on private jet, the victims might be probably be a couple on a vacation trip. According to the NTSB 830 reporting and preservation of aircraft wreckage, the jet crash site is fatal due to the death of the passengers on board. In addition, the death occurred during a flight. The lead investigator of NTSN arrived at the crime scene at 1440; two minutes earlier after our arrival, hence had no information on the initial happenings to the accident. According to the eyewitness- Peter and the police who had arrived at the scene at 1330, the aircraft suffered a severe fire and at the time of arrival, it was still on fire. Earlier indications of the fire show that, the fire might have commenced from right hand side of the aircraft through the right wing and then to the back of the aircraft. It can be believed that the fire might of have began because of a failure in wiring or electric failure in the engine or a malfunctioning of the engine or other causes that might not be quickly determined. There is an indication from the propellers that there was sill power received from the engine. In addition, the backside of the aircraft indicates that there was an explosion due to the falling impact. As noted by the NTBS, the aircraft’s debris were scattered all over due to the touching of tail first on the ground and this indicates that the pilot may have attempted an emergence landing. The lead photographer Arian Dragos (#125) took the photographs of the crime scene by and all the materials that may be needed for investigation process. Then the team responsible for measurement was allowed to enter into the crime scene. They included Ahmed Alshamsi (#81), Mohammed Alkaabi (#90) and Rashed Alshamsi (#82). The team began their work immediately by taking the measurement and body sketches. In addition, the secured any evidence they deemed beneficial and requisite in the process of investigation. The bodies were removed from the crime scene and the search official Fahad Shuhail was allowed to enter the crime scene. He used the quadrant search approach to search for any relevant material that might be requisite in the process of investigation. Numerous materials were gathered as indicated in the detailed log of evidence. All the materials collected were under the Sterling Maynard’s custody. The crime scene was closed at 1500 local time. Contact Information of the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB Lead Investigator Coroner John Smith Phone: 935-967-5436 Central Region Office 4760 Oakland Street Suite 200 Denver, Colorado 80239 Phone: 202-223-2200 Fax: 303-223-2598 NTSB Head Quarters 390, SW Washington Phone: 302-212-300 APPENDIX A-1: Cockroach retrieved by Fahad Shuhail (#100) and secured by Sterling Maynard (#50) 1.1, time: 1346, 20150326, 1.2 time: 1348, 201526 A-2: 45 Auto Casing (1) retrieved by Fahad Shuhail and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 2.1: time 1350, 2.2: time 1407, 2.3: time 1409 A-3: 40 SW Casing (1) retrieved by Fahad Shuhail and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 3.1: time 1351, 3.2: time 1405, 3.3: time 1406, 3.3: time 1411 A-4: Spider (1) retrieved by Fahad Shuhail and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 4.1: time 1353 A-5: (1) Green Pill retrieved by Fahad Shuhail and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 5.1; time 1355 A-6: (1) Red Pill W/(1) Blue Pill retrieved by Fahad Shuhail and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 6.1: time 1359, 6.2: time1359, 6.2: time1453, 6.3:time 1454 A-7: Red Substance (Confirmed blood, Kastle-Meyers) retrieved by Fahad Shuhail and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 7.1: time 1401 A-8: Rope (Unknown Length/ Fabric Type) retrieved by Fahad Shuhail and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 8.1: time 1418 A-9: (1) Green Pill, (2) Red pills, (3) Yellow pills retrieved by Fahad Shuhail and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 9.1 : time 1422, 9.2: time 1422, 9.3: time 1422, 9.3: time 1427, 9.3: time 1443, 9.1: time 1450, A-10: Unknown Currency (1122, 005) retrieved by Fahad Shuhail and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 10.1: time 1425 A-11: (1) Syringe retrieved by Fahad Shuhail and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 11.1: time 1430 A-12: Purple Fingernail retrieved by Fahad Shuahil and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 12.1: time 1440 A-13: Red substance (Confirmed blood, Kastle-Meyers Te, confirmed by Fahad Shuhail and secured by Sterling Maynard for storage 13.1: time 1457 Summary Evidence Table Work Cited Maynard Case Read More