About the course:
The purpose of this 3-day in-depth training is to consider the roles, responsibilities, and obligations related to the process of accident investigation including an understanding of the different philosophies. This course will provide you with a detailed and basic understanding of the process of aircraft accident investigation and timeline construction process Aircraft accident and incident investigations typically calls on a multi-discipline approach to fact-finding reconstruction and determination, typically supported by subject matter experts in design, manufacturing, certification, together with in-service operation and maintenance. As a representative or stakeholder who is active in observing or supporting the process, it is essential to have a strong understanding of aircraft accident investigation and reconstruction methodology.
What is the Benefit of this training?
a) To achieve an understanding related to the investigation methodology to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and national requirements.
b) How to gather, manage, catalog, and ensure the integrity of the evidence.
c) Consider the impact of the operational and technical environment required to support the investigation.
d) Identify the key requirements and steps in the investigation process.
e) Be able to assess human factor involvement throughout the chain of events.
f) Understand Certification and assessment related to crashworthiness.
g) Review methodologies associated with evaluation and analysis.
h) Understand the timeline construction process.
i) How to analyze evidence – due diligence and root cause determination.
j) The construction of a final report which complies with the required framework.
Detailed Content / Topics
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Abbreviations & Definitions
- The Goals and Objectives of Aircraft Incident Investigations
- Regulatory Background ICAO / EASA
- ICAO Annex 13 Introduction and Associated Documents
- ICAO Annex 19 & Components of an SMS System
- Introduction to the Task of Aircraft Accident Investigation
- Case Study No 1 (Optimised for Course Participants)
- Preparation and Independence
- Safety Management Fundamentals related to ICAO Annex 13
- Aircraft Certification Crashworthiness and Survivability
- Considering the Legal Requirements for Incident Investigation and Reporting
- Investigation -Key Stages Review Fact Finding, Analysis, Conclusions, Recommendations, Final Report
- Case Study No 2 (Optimised for Course Participants)
- Managing Accident & Incident Data Sources
- Analysis of the Data typical Methods and Techniques
- Choosing the Investigation Model to Support this Event
- Advanced Analytical Procedures
- The Use of Reconstruction Techniques
- Building Conclusions Based on Analysis
- How to Approach Contributory Factors, Risk and Severity
- How We Measure and Categorize Risk
- Human Factors Considerations and Integration into the Aircraft Accident Analytical Process.
- Interview Preparation Techniques and Methods
- Investigator Responsibilities and Reporting Obligations
- Considering Mitigations and Recommendation Proposals
- Case Study No 3 (Optimised for Course Participants)
- Developing an Objective Report
- General Debrief and Close
Learning objectives:
- Understanding the fundamental principles and concepts of aircraft accident investigation, including the roles and responsibilities of the investigation team, regulatory requirements, and international standards.
- Acquiring knowledge of the methodologies and techniques used in aircraft accident investigation, including evidence collection and preservation, data analysis, human factors analysis, and report writing.
- Developing the skills necessary to effectively participate in or manage an aircraft accident investigation, including conducting interviews, analyzing findings, identifying contributing factors, and implementing recommendations for prevention and safety enhancement.
