### Question
How does the law define safety investigation?


### Answer
Under *14 U.S.C. § 678*, **safety investigation** is defined as:

> an investigation by Coast Guard personnel of an aircraft accident referred to in subsection (a) that is conducted solely to determine the cause of the accident and to obtain information that may prevent the occurrence of similar accidents

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

