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The AIG Section provides guidance on the following subjects: aircraft accident and incident investigation; accident and incident reporting (ADREP); training for aircraft accident investigators; hazards at aircraft accident sites; providing information to aircraft accident victims and their families;
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- Equipment
- Conclusions and Recommendations
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This article gives an overview of the best practices used in aviation occurrence investigation. It also describes the use of some specific equipment, like UAVs and flight simulators, in the process, along with their benefits and limitations. As a general rule, the investigation should be 1. unbiased (i.e. find out what has happened as opposed to pr...
The stages of gathering evidence and their subsequent examination are very important for conducting an objective investigation. The following practices can prove very helpful: 1. examination of evidence should start only after all of it has been gathered and categorized. 2. categorization of evidence is critical for the later stages of the investig...
Most investigations use witness statements to help reconstruct the events. The following practices generally give a better chance for obtaining the most (and most useful) information: 1. statements need to be taken shortly after the event, otherwise memories may fade. 2. no statement should be discarded out of hand. A statement from a witness exper...
Flight Simulators
If used properly, flight simulators can help investigators gain a better understanding of what happened during the occurrence through the eyes of the participants. It should be noted, however, that the use of simulators is subject to certain limitations. Some situations can be simulated better than others. The investigator needs to be fully aware of the limitations and use other appropriate methods to supplement the simulator results. Simulators are very useful for: 1. recreating aircraft beh...
Drones
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), popularly refered to as drones, provide investigators with a number of options and advantages, e.g.: 1. quick deployment. Unlike e.g. police or SAR helicopters, drones are deployable in a matter of minutes after reaching the accident site. Also, the pictures are immediately available. 2. full control. The operator (investigator) has a control over the flight path and the viewing angle therefore can position the camera at the optimal position. 3. high quality....
During an investigation, it is common to come across hazards that have not been addressed but are not directly related to the occurrence. The conclusions however, should focus on the factors that are related to the event in some way and other channels should be used to rectify the other hazards. Once the list of factors and contributors is complete...
Mar 23, 2022 · Date. Classification. Aircraft. Description. 27 Mar 2023. Incident. Boeing B777-300ER. In-flight entertainment smoke incident (PDF, 490.46 KB) 02 Mar 2023.
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 13, Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation, details the international Standards and Recommended Practices (SAPRS) for the investigation of accidents and incidents, including which States may participate, and the rights and responsibilities of those States.
Under Singapore’s regulations, responsible persons must report aviation-related occurrences, such as aircraft accidents, serious incidents, and reportable safety matters. The submission of such mandatory reports is to be made through SAIRS.
The sole objective of TSIB’s air safety investigations is the prevention of aviation accidents and incidents. The safety investigations do not seek to apportion blame or liability. Accordingly, TSIB reports should not be used to assign blame or determine liability. Table of Contents. GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS SYNOPSIS. Factual information.
