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Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation

Safety5 daysIntermediate

A complete introduction to safety investigation, from notification and site safety to the final report and safety recommendations. Teams work through a simulated serious incident, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and building an analysis. The focus throughout is on learning, not blame.

Who it is for

Safety investigators, safety managers, CAA staff, pilots and engineers who may join an investigation team

Learning outcomes

  • Describe the international framework and the roles of States and parties in an investigation
  • Plan the initial response and manage hazards at an occurrence site
  • Collect and preserve physical, documentary, recorded and witness evidence
  • Conduct a structured investigative interview
  • Analyse causal and contributing factors using a systemic model
  • Write clear findings and effective safety recommendations

Course outline

  • Investigation framework and independence
  • Notification and site response
  • Evidence collection and preservation
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Flight recorders and data
  • Systemic analysis methods
  • Reports and safety recommendations
  • Simulated investigation exercise

Topics follow public standards: ICAO Annex 13; ICAO Doc 9756; EU Regulation 996/2010.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the course?

The course runs 5 days.

Who is the course for?

Safety investigators, safety managers, CAA staff, pilots and engineers who may join an investigation team

What delivery modes are available and what does it cost?

Classroom in Tbilisi €1,410, online classroom (live virtual) €1,040; prices per participant, excluding VAT. Group and in-company prices on request.

Where does the course take place?

Classroom sessions are held at Ana Politkovskaya Street N14, Tbilisi, Georgia. The course is also available online or in-company in Georgia or abroad.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. This is a certification training. Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion in Georgian and English. The certificate lists the course title, topics, training hours, dates and instructor. The certificate confirms the training you completed; it is not an aviation licence or rating. Our training process follows ISO 9001 quality management principles, and course content draws on published ICAO and EASA material. Whether the certificate meets your organisation's or regulator's training requirements is decided by your employer or the relevant authority. On request, we send the course syllabus and the instructor's CV in advance.

Who teaches the courses?

Training is led by Davit Mazmishvili, Head of the Training Center, who personally holds teacher licences from the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency and airline transport pilot licences (aeroplane and helicopter). On request, we send the CV of the instructor assigned to your course. These are personal qualifications, not an approval of the centre's courses by any authority.

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