The Aircraft Accident & Incident Investigations course in London is designed to equip aviation professionals with the skills and knowledge to effectively investigate aircraft accidents and incidents, ensuring improved safety standards.
From:
29-12-2025
From:
19-01-2026
Course Overview
Aircraft accidents and incidents present significant safety challenges and require structured, independent, and professional investigations. This Aircraft Accident & Incident Investigations Training Course equips participants with advanced knowledge of ICAO Annex 13 standards, investigation procedures, evidence collection, and report writing.
Participants will learn how to analyze human, technical, and organizational factors that contribute to accidents and incidents. The course also emphasizes the importance of safety recommendations and lessons learned for preventing recurrence.
Through case studies and interactive exercises, attendees will gain practical experience in applying investigation techniques and preparing accurate reports for aviation safety authorities.
Course Benefits
Understand ICAO Annex 13 investigation standards.
Develop investigation planning and fieldwork skills.
Learn methods of evidence collection and preservation.
Strengthen skills in data analysis and report writing.
Improve ability to make effective safety recommendations.
Course Objectives
Review ICAO Annex 13 and international investigation frameworks.
Apply systematic approaches to accident and incident investigations.
Conduct on-site evidence gathering and witness interviewing.
Analyze flight data, human factors, and technical failures.
Prepare factual, analytical, and final investigation reports.
Formulate safety recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Evaluate case studies of significant aviation accidents.
Training Methodology
The course uses a mix of lectures, group workshops, simulation exercises, and analysis of past aviation accident and incident case studies to reinforce investigation skills.
Target Audience
Aviation safety investigators and officers.
Airline and airport safety managers.
Civil aviation authority inspectors.
Professionals involved in aviation risk management.
Target Competencies
Accident and incident investigation.
Evidence collection and analysis.
Human factors in aviation safety.
Report writing and safety recommendations.
Course Outline
Unit 1: ICAO Annex 13 and Investigation Principles
Overview of ICAO Annex 13.
Legal framework and responsibilities.
Types of investigations and classifications.
International cooperation in investigations.
Unit 2: Investigation Preparation and On-Site Procedures
Initial response and securing the site.
Investigation team roles and coordination.
Evidence collection and preservation.
Safety precautions at crash sites.
Unit 3: Human Factors and Organizational Issues
The role of human performance in accidents.
Organizational and systemic contributors.
Interviewing witnesses and crew.
Human factors case studies.
Unit 4: Technical and Data Analysis
Flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) analysis.
Wreckage examination and reconstruction.
Laboratory analysis techniques.
Integrating technical data with human and operational findings.
Unit 5: Reporting and Safety Recommendations
Structure of accident investigation reports.
Drafting factual and analytical sections.
Developing effective safety recommendations.
Lessons learned from past investigations.
Ready to enhance your aviation investigation expertise?
Join the Aircraft Accident & Incident Investigations Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and contribute to global aviation safety.
The Aircraft Accident & Incident Investigations Training Courses in London provide professionals with an in-depth, structured, and practical understanding of the methods, standards, and analytical techniques used to investigate aviation occurrences. Designed for aviation safety specialists, airline and airport personnel, regulators, maintenance engineers, and accident investigators, these programs focus on the systematic approaches required to determine causal factors, enhance safety performance, and prevent future occurrences.
Participants explore the full investigative process within aircraft accident and incident investigation, including evidence collection, site management, witness interviewing, data analysis, and the examination of flight recorders and technical systems. The courses highlight essential topics such as human factors analysis, organizational influences, safety management system links, and risk assessment methodologies. Through realistic simulations and case study reviews, attendees gain practical experience in applying investigative frameworks that meet international aviation standards.
These aviation investigation training programs in London blend theoretical foundations with hands-on exercises that prepare participants to conduct thorough, unbiased, and methodical investigations. The curriculum covers investigative report writing, root cause determination, safety recommendations development, and the integration of findings into broader safety improvement initiatives. Participants also examine the impact of emerging technologies—such as digital flight data systems, advanced diagnostics, and real-time monitoring tools—on modern investigative practices.
Attending these training courses in London offers professionals access to leading experts and an international learning environment within a global hub for aviation, regulatory excellence, and safety innovation. London’s aviation ecosystem provides rich opportunities for knowledge exchange, collaborative learning, and exposure to best practices from around the world. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to conduct comprehensive investigations, contribute to safety advancements, and support a culture of continuous improvement within the aviation industry.