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PURPOSE. This Marshall Procedures and Guidelines (MPG) establishes responsibilities and procedures for a Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), comprehensive Aviation Accident Plan. The purpose of the Aviation Accident Plan is to minimize additional injury and damage due to an accident/incident/malfunction, expedite the notification of responsible persons, and promptly begin an investigation.

APPLICABILITY. This MPG applies to all NASA aircraft (Government-owned or leased) assigned or on loan to MSFC. The requirements and procedures delineated in the document content should be initiated in the event an accident/incident/malfunction occurs.