(1) The Minister may by instrument establish a Commission of inquiry to inquire into the circumstances of any occurrence involving an aircraft that, in his or her opinion, endangered the safety of persons, and may designate the persons who are to be members of the Commission.
(2) Where the Minister establishes a Commission of inquiry, pursuant to subsection (1), the Commission shall assume sole responsibility for the investigation of an aviation occurrence with respect to which such Commission is established and shall determine the probable cause of the occurrence.
(3) At the conclusion of its investigations the Commission of inquiry shall submit, within such time as the Minister may specify, a written report to the Minister detailing:
(a) the proceedings of the Commission;
(b) the findings of the Commission investigating into the occurrence; and
€ the reasons leading to the conclusions arrived at by the Commission.
(4) The Commission of inquiry shall have all the power under the Commissions of Inquiry Ordinance as to :
(a) the regulations of its proceedings;
(b) summoning and examination of witnesses; and
€ the production of documents.
(5) The Instrument establishing the Commission under subsection (1):
(a) shall specify the terms of reference of the inquiry to be undertaken by the Commission;
(b) shall provide for the tenure and remuneration of its members; and
€ may direct that the proceedings of the Commission be closed to the public.
(6) The Minister may appoint such persons as the Minister thinks suitable, having regard to their qualifications and expertise, to be members of the Commission of inquiry.
(7) Every witness who attends and gives evidence before the Commission of inquiry is entitled to be paid reasonable travel and living expenses incurred.