KNKT

The Komite Nasional Keselamatan Transportasi (KNKT) is the independent government body responsible for investigating transport accidents and incidents within Indonesia. Its primary function in the aerospace sector is to determine the causes of aviation occurrences and issue safety recommendations to prevent recurrence. Unlike civil aviation authorities, the organisation does not possess regulatory or enforcement powers, focusing instead on objective technical analysis and the publication of final investigation reports. The committee operates under the authority of the President of Indonesia and collaborates frequently with international bodies such as the ICAO, the NTSB, and the BEA during investigations involving foreign-manufactured aircraft. It has conducted high-profile investigations into airframe losses involving the Boeing 737 series and various Airbus models operated by domestic carriers such as Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, and Indonesia AirAsia. Its work involves flight data recorder analysis, wreckage recovery coordination, and human factors evaluation. Prospective partners or international agencies should verify the specific jurisdictional limits of the committee compared to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Users of its data should confirm the status of active investigations through official bulletins and note that its findings are intended for safety improvement rather than the apportionment of legal blame or liability.