Release and disposal of aircraft and wreckage
19.—(1)  If the retention of the aircraft involved in an accident or incident, parts of the aircraft or aircraft wreckage, or any contents of the aircraft is no longer necessary for the purposes of an investigation, the Chief Inspector shall release custody of the aircraft, parts, wreckage or contents to the following person or persons:
(a)if the aircraft is a Singapore aircraft —
(i)the owner of the aircraft, parts, wreckage or contents;
(ii)where the owner is dead, his personal representative; or
(iii)a person authorised in writing by the owner or his personal representative to take custody on behalf of the owner or the owner’s personal representative; and
(b)in any other case, to the person or persons designated by the State of Registry or the State of the Operator, as the case may be.
(2)  If a person to whom custody of the aircraft, parts, wreckage or contents is to be released refuses to take custody thereof or fails to take custody within a reasonable period, the aircraft, parts, wreckage or contents may be disposed of in such manner as the Chief Inspector considers fit.
(3)  The expenses incurred by the Chief Inspector in disposing of the aircraft, parts, wreckage or contents shall be borne by the owner or operator of the aircraft and be recoverable from either or both of them.