### Question
How is the "accident investigation" defined?


### Answer
The term **accident investigation** is defined in *14 U.S.C. § 678* as follows -

> any form of investigation by Coast Guard personnel of an aircraft accident referred to in subsection (a), other than a safety investigation

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 678*
  - Heading: **PART I-REGULAR COAST GUARD > CHAPTER 17-ADMINISTRATION**

