Aircraft Accident Investigation Techniques and Management

Course details

This course provides an understanding of a State's responsibilities as required in ICAO Annex 13 (Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation) and organisational factors in accidents from the airports' and airlines' perspective. It provides in-depth training in aircraft accident investigation techniques and an overview of the management issues involved in an accident investigation. It also covers key aspects of the investigation process from preparation to report writing, and discusses case studies on accident investigation focusing on management challenges faced by accident investigators.

Course Synopsis & Methodology

• ICAO Annex 13
• Preparation to Conduct an Investigation
• On-site Investigation Tasks
• Use of Critical Data in Investigation
• Technical Investigation
• Operations Investigation
• Human Factors                                                                                                                                                      
• Survival Factors
• Interviewing Techniques
• Sharing of Safety Information
• Writing the Final Report
• Case Studies
• International Requirements
• Management of Accident Investigations
• Organisational Factors in Safety from Airlines' Perspective
• Understanding Human Factors in Aircraft Accidents
• Safety Programme Management
• Accident Site Hazards
• Case Studies
• Coping with the Reality of an International Investigation
• Safety Products: Approach and Landing Accident Reduction (ALAR) Tool Kit
• Use of ALAR Tool Kit

Participant Profile

Accident investigators, chief investigators or management personnel involved in aircraft accident investigation from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities/operators, safety and regulatory bodies, airlines and aircraft manufacturers, law enforcement, military and government agencies as well as airport emergency services.

Eligibility

Applicants for SCP training programmes should satisfy the following criteria: 

• Mid- to senior level officials, unless otherwise stated
• Nominated by their respective Governments or National Focal Points for Technical Assistance
• Suitably qualified to attend the training programme, as assessed by the training agency
• Proficient in English, i.e. have a good command of spoken and written English (Please note that there will be no interpreters on hand during the training)
• In good health and medically fit to complete the course
• Be able to attend the training programme from the start date to the end date