The loss of an aircraft is a Federal matter, and Federal authorities have jurisdiction over the investigation. While the NYPD would certainly be asked to be a party to the investigation, Federal law states that all aircraft accidents involving US registered aircraft or aircraft on US soil are the responsibility of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Initial notification would be to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
In a case such as this, as soon as there was any indication that a criminal act was suspected or involved, the FBI would be called in to head the that aspect of the Investigation.
This would be a high profile case to the Feds, as the aircraft would have to operated under 14 CFR Part 135 rules, and the company would hold an FAA Air Carrier Certificate.
In a case such as this, as soon as there was any indication that a criminal act was suspected or involved, the FBI would be called in to head the that aspect of the Investigation.
This would be a high profile case to the Feds, as the aircraft would have to operated under 14 CFR Part 135 rules, and the company would hold an FAA Air Carrier Certificate.
At no time does the NYPD mention the FAA, the NTSB, the FBI. or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) as an investigating or interested party. They would not only be part of the investigation, they would lead it.