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| Resources |
Glossary of Aviation
Acronyms And Abbreviations |
U.S.National Transportation Safety Board
list of aviation accidents
since 1983.
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| Distance between cities. |
| Investigation Checklist
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Check weather at the time and location
of the accident. |
At the scene:
Note the surrounding terrain, buildings
and other physical features.
Take measurements.
Note runway details.
Diagram scene. |
Obtain full maintenance and inspection
history of the involved aircraft. |
| Tower control:
Determine voice contact with pilot.
Were transmissions taped?
What was the runway used?
Describe other traffic.
What was the ceiling and visibility?
What was the approach system?
Runway used.
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Obtain investigating agency
report of the accident
in U.S.A. obtain NTSB report of the accident. |
Interview pilot:
Aptitude
Certificate number, class and date issued.
Rating and date issued.
Hours in involved aircraft
Hours in same make/model
of involved aircraft
All hours by month in the
last four months.
Lifetime flying experience
in months and hours.
Date of last physical examination.
Runway used.
Accident -- general conditions
Date and time.
Description of aircraft, number, type.
Pre-flight check of aircraft
Aircraft owner and maintenance facility.
Where were weather checks made?
Where and what type of clearance was filed.
What was the purpose of the flight.
Identity of all onboard.
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Details leading up to
and during the accident. |
| Opinion of probable cause. |
Identity all emergency-aid agencies and persons.
Identity of any witnesses.
Identify of anyone injured
Nature and extent of any injuries |
| Consult pilot's log to verify information given. |
Interview passengers:
Date and time of accident.
Description of aircraft, number, type.
Was pre-flight check of aircraft observed?
Were weather checks made and at what locations?
Where and what type of clearance was filed.
What was the purpose of travel.
Identity of others onboard.
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Interview any witnesses:
Full identification information.
Any aviation certification and experience.
Date and time of accident.
Where was the witness.
What was witness doing.
Description of weather.
Description of aircraft and
when first observed.
Narrative of observations.
Listing of each location and
action of the aircraft.
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Details leading up to
and during the accident. |
If witness is qualified
obtain opinion of probable cause. |
Details leading up to
and during the accident. |
| Obtain copy of engine log Determine number of hours on engine. and maintenance/inspection history. |
Obtain copy of aircraft log Determine total timeAny structural changesAny accidents and repairs.Installation of equipment.For each of these items
who did the work. |
