The Aircraft Accident & Incident Investigations in Madrid is a professional training course designed for aviation specialists seeking to master investigative techniques and promote safer flight operations.
From:
20-04-2026
From:
18-05-2026
From:
27-07-2026
From:
21-09-2026
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 Madrid equip professionals with a comprehensive and systematic understanding of how to analyze aviation accidents and incidents to enhance safety, prevent recurrence, and support continuous improvement. Designed for aviation safety specialists, investigators, air traffic personnel, maintenance engineers, regulatory authorities, and airline managers, these programs emphasize internationally recognized investigative methodologies, operational analysis techniques, and safety management practices. Participants gain the skills necessary to conduct effective investigations in line with global aviation standards.
The courses explore essential principles of aviation accident and incident investigation, including evidence collection, interview techniques, human factors analysis, technical data interpretation, and root cause determination. Participants learn how mechanical, operational, environmental, and organizational factors interact to contribute to events. Through case studies, simulation-based exercises, and practical workshops, attendees practice reconstructing events, examining flight data, identifying causal factors, and developing safety recommendations that support long-term risk mitigation.
These aviation investigation training programs in Madrid highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, precise documentation, and analytical rigor throughout the investigative process. Participants examine best practices for working with regulatory bodies, coordinating with operators, and managing communication with stakeholders during sensitive and high-profile aviation events. The curriculum also covers the integration of investigation outcomes into Safety Management Systems (SMS), ensuring organizations benefit from lessons learned and implement meaningful preventive actions.
Attending these training courses in Madrid offers an internationally oriented learning environment supported by expert instructors and aviation safety professionals from diverse backgrounds. The city’s strong aviation training infrastructure and global connectivity enhance discussions on complex investigation scenarios, emerging safety technologies, and evolving industry expectations. Upon completion of this specialization, participants will be equipped to lead or support thorough, accurate, and objective aviation investigations—contributing to safer skies and stronger organizational safety performance.