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


### Answer
The term **accident investigation** is defined in *14 U.S.C. § 951* as the following:

> 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. § 951*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS, DUTIES, AND ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 9-ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER II-MISCELLANEOUS**

