Introduction:

This course provides aviation professionals with the knowledge and skills required to conduct safety investigations following accidents or incidents. It covers investigative procedures, data analysis, and reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent future occurrences.

Objectives:

• Understand the principles of aviation safety investigations.
• Gain expertise in evidence collection, witness interviewing, and data analysis.
• Learn how to draft effective investigation reports for regulatory authorities.
• Understand root-cause analysis and its application in accident prevention.

Course Outline:

Introduction to Safety Investigations

• ICAO Annex 13 regulations and framework for safety investigations.

Accident/Incident Data Collection Techniques

• Gathering physical evidence, interviews, and flight data.
• Use of digital tools in data collection and analysis.

Root-Cause Analysis and Investigation Methodologies

• Identifying contributing and underlying factors.
• Human factors and organizational issues.

Drafting Investigation Reports

• Structure of reports for regulatory submission.
• Ensuring compliance with ICAO recommendations.

Safety Recommendations and Risk Mitigation Strategies

• Proposing safety improvements based on investigation findings.

Case Studies and Practical Exercises

• Review of major aviation accident investigations.
• Conducting mock investigations and group exercises.