Course description
This course follows on directly fromFundamentals of Accident Investigationand concentrates on applying techniques to the specialised aspects of aircraft operations. It includes a week-long aircraft accident investigation simulation.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course is designed for those who may have to conduct, or participate in, an aircraft accident investigation.
Having previously attended Fundamentals of Accident Investigation is a prerequisite.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
On successful completion, you will have gained the skills needed to confidently conduct an aircraft accident investigation.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Management of complex investigations
- Investigation of military aircraft accidents
- Investigating operational accidents
- Investigating technical accidents
- Air Traffic Control investigations
- Cabin safety investigations
- Investigation of aircraft structural failures
- Aircraft powerplant investigations
- Investigating with recorded data
- Investigating survivability
- Impact and flight path assessment
- Aviation operational and engineering human factors
- Enhanced interview techniques
- Applied analysis methods
- Working with State-accredited representatives
- Working with the regulator
- A major manufacturer’s perspective
- Five-day accident simulation exercise
- Working with the media
- ICAO annex 13 report writing
- Visit to UK AAIB and UK Defence AIB
- State Director / Chief Inspector of Air Accidents' perspective
Course delivery details
Course structure
The course features lectures, tutorials and practical training, including a five-day simulation of an aircraft accident investigation. The course is formally assessed and, when combined with our Fundamentals of Accident Investigation course, completes the core element of our MSc in Safety and Accident Investigation.
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