Aviation Accident Investigation Techniques - Fixed Wing (AIT)
Reference SAFE-010-0322Objectives
- To have a practical and up to date training about an aircraft accident investigation (fixed wing), international regulations, preliminary measures, investigation of events and causes, report writing.
- To fully understand an investigation process and roles of expert board members.
- To be able to participate as an advisor in an aviation safety investigation.
Audience & Prerequisites
All personnel who can be occasionally involved in an aviation accident investigation: aircraft, engines and equipment manufacturers, airlines, civil and military aviation supervising authorities, airport managers, air traffic controllers, insurers, lawyers and other experts specialised in aviation matters.
Multinational course; English intermediate level (B1/B2).
Duration: 2 weeks – 54 hours.
Course content
- Basics on accident prevention: the accident continuum, the sequence of events and the accident mechanism, systemic causation.
- Aviation accident investigation: International and European regulations.
- Investigation techniques: accident response and crisis management, individual and organisational preparation, wreckage and site investigation, recorders, investigation of aircraft systems and instruments, Investigation of fire, report writing and safety recommendations.
- Visits to investigation laboratories: FDR, CVR, chemical, metallurgy and workshops.
- Case study.
Next sessions
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Of. 27/10/2025At. 07/11/202515 Available seats