In this course you will study all aspects of aircraft accident and incident investigation, and be provided with specialised expertise in this area needed by aviation professionals across different sectors (regulatory agencies, manufacturers and operators).

In the first part of the course you will focus on the regulatory framework that underpins the investigation process in an international context. You will also address some basic concepts of aviation safety management systems and its articulation with the investigation process (e.g., management of safety data and reporting systems).

In the second part of the course you will deal with basic investigation techniques, where you will be provided with multidisciplinary tools to support the investigation process from a holistic perspective. This part includes: in-situ investigation, human factors, forensic analysis (structure, propulsion systems, aircraft systems), environmental factors, operational and performance characteristics and elaboration of the final report.

Finally, you will have the opportunity to apply the investigation techniques based on case studies and simulated scenarios that will reinforce the importance of the different steps of the investigation process to achieve a successful outcome, i.e., to determine contributing factors and recommend corrective/preventive actions.