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Jun 20, 2024 · AAIB, India is responsible for classification of ‘Safety Occurrences’ involving aircraft operating in the Indian Airspace into Accidents, Serious Incidents and Incidents.
Jun 20, 2024 · Investigation Process. Once an occurrence is classified as an accident or serious Incident, an Investigator-in-Charge or Investigators are appointed by AAIB under Rule 11 of the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017.
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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...
Aircraft accident investigations generally, but not always, are conducted by the State in the which the accident occurs (the State of occurrence), regardless of whether the accident aircraft is registered in that State or was operated by an airline registered in that State.
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Section 7 of the Aircraft Act 1934 empowers the Government of India to make rules for investigation of accidents arising out of or in the course of the navigation in or over India of any aircraft, or anywhere of aircraft registered in India.
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;
THE OBJECTIVE OF AN AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION 1.1 GENERAL 1.1.1 The sole objective of an investigation into an aircraft accident or incident conducted under the provisions of Annex 13 shall be the prevention of accidents and incidents. Annex 13 also states that it is not the purpose of an investigation to apportion blame or liability.
