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Aviation Accident Reporting and Investigation. AST 425 Airport Manager’s Guide . Accident Trends . Over the Last three years accidents have continued to increase. 1994 - 40 1995 - 43 1996 - 44 (12 Fatalities) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Aviation Accident Reporting and Investigation
AST 425Airport Manager’s Guide
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Accident Trends
• Over the Last three years accidents have continued to increase.
• 1994 - 40 • 1995 - 43• 1996 - 44 (12 Fatalities)• 1997 - 9 Accidents (4 Fatalities) and an
additional 33 Incidents reported(4-2-97)
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Accident Trend Analysis
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1994 1995 1996 1997
FAR 91
FAR 135
FAR 137
FAR 141
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What are my Responsibilities as the Airport Manager
• You are the Coordinator
• You should develop a process that is going to be used during such an emergency
• This includes a list of initial notification phone numbers
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Sequence of Events
• Call Emergency Rescue for assistance• Contact Local Law enforcement agency for
assistance. • Contact the FAA • Remain calm and think each segment or
question out prior to acting.• FAA needs N#, Location, & Time occurred
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Sequence of Events
• Limit Access of scene to Rescue and Law Enforcement Officers until the FAA IIC arrives.
• The main goal at this point is to prevent further incidents or injuries by limiting the accessibility of the accident site.
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Safe Guard Information
• Do Not volunteer information to Media or persons that are not in “Authorized Official Capacity”
• This is especially important regarding persons on board the aircraft or their physical condition.
• Refer Media inquiries to FAA Public Affairs (847) 294-7427
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What can I expect
• Because of your status as the airport manager you will be like a fish in a bowl.
• Everyone will want to be your buddy, especially the ones who want you to divulge information
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Things Not to Do
• Do not present your self as an investigator
• Stay focused in being a facilitator and coordinator during the initial phases of the event.
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Information Gathering• Remember You are
acting in an official capacity as the airport manager.
• Try to gather any witnesses and ask them for their name & phone number then give them to the FAA IIC
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Who do I call if there is an Aircraft Accident
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Federal and State Agencies that need to be contacted
• Flight Service• FAA Regional Communication Center• Flight Standards District Office• State DOT Department of Transportation
Hazardous Materials Duty Officer
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Important Phone Numbers
• PFSS - 1-800-992-7133 ( ask for Suprv)• FAA RCC - 1-800-762-1457• MSP FSDO - (612) 713-4211• FAA PA - (847) 294-7427• DOT - 1-800-422-0798
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Investigation Phase• Do not move the
aircraft without the approval of the FAA IIC.
• Allow Local Law enforcement to map the scene and Protect.
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Who Has Authority to Enter the Scene?
• Federal Aviation Administration Investigators who present appropriate Identification. (FAA Form 110A & FAA Form 8000-39)
• NTSB Investigators who Present appropriate Identification
• Local or State Law Enforcement Officers and Emergency Rescue / Medical Personnel
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Public Law
• Title 49 US Code • Chapter 11• Section 1134• Sub Section (b) (2)
• Any civil aircraft and parts thereof, also property on board, involved in the accident shall be preserved IAW the regulations prescribed by the FAA and NTSB
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Operator or Owner Refusal of Access to Aircraft / Wreckage
• Title 49 US. Code • Appendix 1471• Federal Aviation Act
of 1958• Section 901
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Persons Refusing Access
• Any person who refuses to grant access to the aircraft after proper demand by the inspector will be subject to civil and criminal penalties up to $5000 and or ONE Year in Jail
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Title 49 US Code Section 115
• Sub Section (b)• Criminal Penalty• Imprisoned for not
more than Ten years
• A person that knowingly and without authority removes, conceals, or withholds a part of a civil aircraft involved in an accident, or property, shall be fined under Title 18
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Investigation Phase
• The Local Law Enforcement should gather as much data about the pilot as possible.
• They can also assist us by gather any aircraft and pilot log books at the scene.
• Determining the direction of flight and possible angle of impact can be of help
• Witness statements assist in providing vital information in the FAA & NTSB investigation.
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FAR 61.3(h)
• Pilot must present their pilot Certificate and Medical Authorization to any authorized FAA, NTSB Official, Federal, State, or Local Law Enforcement Officer upon request.
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FAR 61.51(d)(1)
• Pilot must present log book or any other record for inspection upon request of the authorized officials.
• Pilot Log Book• Aircraft Log Books• Flight Plan
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Preservation of Accident Site
• Local Law Enforcement agencies can assist the FAA and NTSB by preserving the site as if it were a crime scene
• FAA relies greatly on assistance from these agencies.
• Because of the nature of aircraft accidents Local Officials are generally the first on the scene. This includes Airport Officials.
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Accident Site Guidance
• Locate the battery switch for the aircraft and turn off
• Have a Certificated Mechanic disconnect the battery
• Locate the ELT and deactivate
• Beware of fuel spillage
• Beware of BIO Hazards (Pathogens)
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For the Coroner
• It is imperative that the coroner understands that if there are fatalities
• DO NOT EMBALM THE BODIES• The FAA IIC will provide the coroner with
a toxicology kit that will require samples from the pilots remains.
• This will be done only on the pilot
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Accident Investigation Processes
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Operations• Flight Planning• Airport data• physiological and psychological factors• Flight path• Pilot training and competency
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Weather
• Surface observations• Pilot reports• Upper air information• Radar weather data• Forecasts
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Aircraft Performance
• Operational capability• Stability/Control• Aerodynamics• Fail-Safe systems• Performance limitations• Certification
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Human Performance & Survival Factors
• Crashworthiness• Pathological• Cockpit and Cabin hazards• Post crash factors• Seats and Restraint systems
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Summary of this Presentation
• Accident Trends• Airport Manager• Accident Reporting• Accident Investigation• Accident Site Guide• Toxicology Kits• Accident Investigation
process
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Questions and Answers