This course, led by senior NTSB management and investigators, details how the Safety Board investigates major aircraft accidents and what it expects of participants in an investigation. Upon completion of this course the participant will: Improve the overall preparedness of an airline response team Reduce confusion following an accident event by proactively managing the on-scene situation Explain the role of the air carrier as a part of the ...

This course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the procedures and methods used and the skills required to investigate an aircraft accident. Examples from recent NTSB investigations will be used to demonstrate particular aspects of the investigative process. Overview Site documentation and management Operational and mechanical aspects of aircraft performance Turbine and reciprocating engines Fire and explosions Fracture reco...

This course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the procedures and methods used and the skills required with all aspects of helicopter accident investigation. Examples from recent investigations will be used to demonstrate particular aspects of the investigative process. Overview NTSB Legal Authorities, mission, and structure NTSB "party" process Operational and mechanical aspects of helicopter performance Fracture recogniti...

This intensive, hands-on, three-day course covers a wide range of aircraft occupant survivability issues, including case studies highlighting key components of accident survivability, cabin safety and emergency equipment. The material will be presented in seminar and workshop format by staff from NTSB, NASA-Langley Research Center, and the FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. Overview Introduction to crashworthiness Flight attendant emergenc...

This course, led by senior NTSB management and investigators, details how the Safety Board investigates major aircraft accidents and what it expects of participants in an investigation. Upon completion of this course the participant will: Improve the overall preparedness of an airline response team Reduce confusion following an accident event by proactively managing the on-scene situation Explain the role of the air carrier as a part of the ...