Central Information Commission · 2023-01-01 · Citation awaited
AAIB final reports disclosable post-investigation; cockpit voice recorder raw data protected by aviation-safety rules.
| Court | Central Information Commission |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2023-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | Passenger / researcher |
| Respondent | DGCA / AAIB |
| RTI Act sections | §8(1)(h) |
| Outcome | Partly allowed |
AAIB final incident reports disclosable post-investigation; flight-data recorder data subject to aviation-safety protocol.
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) under DGCA conducts investigations into aviation incidents. Final published reports are §4(1)(b) material disclosable. Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder raw data are subject to ICAO Annex 13 and Indian Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents) Rules — tightly restricted even post-investigation.
DGCA, AAIB, aviation safety, §8(1)(h)
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