Who Investigates When It Crashes?

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Master the fundamentals of aviation safety investigation

00:30 – Intro & Recap

Learning Objective: Understand the core principle of prevention over blame.

05:00 – Concise Legal Framework (Annex 13 / EU Regulation 996/2010 / EASA Reference)

Learning Objective: Understand the core principle of prevention over blame.

10:00 – the Process in 9 Steps (Go-Team to Final Report)

Learning Objective: Understand the core principle of prevention over blame.

18:30 – Expert Groups & Participants (ARs & Advisers)

Learning Objective: Understand the core principle of prevention over blame.

25:00 – Black Boxes (CVR/FDR) & ULB

Learning Objective: Understand the core principle of prevention over blame.

33:00 – What's the Purpose? Safety Outcomes

Learning Objective: Understand the core principle of prevention over blame.

40:00 – Preview Episode 3: Evidence Collection – Tracing at the Accident Scene

Learning Objective: Understand the core principle of prevention over blame.

Deep Dive Dossier (PDF):

Flowchart “From Notification to Final Report” including Checklists (Notification → Site Safety → Evidence → Groups → Analysis → Recommendations → Report).

Go-Team Toolkit (Step by Step):

Containment & Zoning (Hot/Warm/Cold) → Evidence Preservation (Photo/3D/Parts Map) → Perimeter Map → Priority Matrix (Life-saving / Safety / Evidence).

Black-Box Pipeline:

Recovery → Decontamination → Download (CVR/FDR) → Data Validation → Parameter Correlation (FDR ↔ CVR ↔ ATC/Radar).

Interview Guideline (Operations & Human Factors):

Context Questions, Decision-making Framework, Fatigue Indicators, CRM/Communication, Workload & Surprise/Startle.

Glossary Compact:

Accredited Representative · Adviser to the Investigator-in-Charge · ULB 37.5 kHz · Chain of Custody · Safety Recommendation.

Extended Case Timelines (Episode 2 Context):

Short Timelines & Learning Points for Tenerife 1977, Helios 522 (2005), Spanair 5022 (2008) (including schematic map sketches).

Behind the Scenes:

Mic Setup, DAW Template, Mix Settings (−16 LUFS), Marker Project File (Chapter Markers).

Downloadables:

Reaper Project Template (.RPP) · Field Recording Checklist (PDF) · Chapter Marker CSV.

40 min

Episode Duration

5 Groups

Episode Duration

9 Steps

Episode Duration

Q&A Sampler (Plus Only)

"why are CVR Recordings Protected and not Released?"

To protect privacy, to avoid sensationalism, and to keep the focus on learning objectives; CVR content is specifically protected by law in many jurisdictions.

"who Decides whether Manufacturers Participate in the Investigation?"

The investigating authority invites Accredited Representatives of the participating states; manufacturers join as Advisers and work under the authority's direction, subject to instructions.

"how are Safety Recommendations Incorporated into Operations?"

Through SOP updates, simulator profiles, training bulletins, MEL/OM adjustments, and regulatory guidance/ADs.

"What is the Difference between a Safety Investigation and a Criminal Investigation?"

Safety: Goal prevention, confidential sources, focus on systems & organization. Criminal Law: Goal guilt/evidence, different procedural rules and standards of proof.

Sources/Reports (Plus Feed & Website Patreon Area)

Regulations & Standards:

ICAO – AIG / Annex 13 Info: icao.int · EU Regulation 996/2010 (consolidated, EN, PDF): EUR-Lex

Recorder & Methods:

Skybrary – CVR/FDR Overview: skybrary.aero · ULB Basics

Example Reports (Episode Context):

Tenerife 1977 – ICAO Circulars/Analyses (Overview) Helios 522 (2005) – HCAA/AAIASB Report (EN, PDF) Spanair 5022 (2008) – CIAIAC Final Report (EN/ES, PDF)

Support us for bonus content (cheat sheets, checklists, templates) on Patreon.

Who we are

Team

Voices

Ready to listen behind the scenes?

Who Investigates When It Crashes?

00:30 – Intro & Recap

05:00 – Concise Legal Framework (Annex 13 / EU Regulation 996/2010 / EASA Reference)

10:00 – the Process in 9 Steps (Go-Team to Final Report)

18:30 – Expert Groups & Participants (ARs & Advisers)

25:00 – Black Boxes (CVR/FDR) & ULB

33:00 – What's the Purpose? Safety Outcomes

40:00 – Preview Episode 3: Evidence Collection – Tracing at the Accident Scene

Deep Dive Dossier (PDF):

Go-Team Toolkit (Step by Step):

Black-Box Pipeline:

Interview Guideline (Operations & Human Factors):

Glossary Compact:

Extended Case Timelines (Episode 2 Context):

Behind the Scenes:

Downloadables:

40 min

5 Groups

9 Steps

Q&A Sampler (Plus Only)

Sources/Reports (Plus Feed & Website Patreon Area)

Regulations & Standards:

Recorder & Methods:

Example Reports (Episode Context):

Who we are

Team

Voices

Ready to listen behind the scenes?

Who Investigates When It Crashes?

00:30 – Intro & Recap

05:00 – Concise Legal Framework (Annex 13 / EU Regulation 996/2010 / EASA Reference)

10:00 – the Process in 9 Steps (Go-Team to Final Report)

18:30 – Expert Groups & Participants (ARs & Advisers)

25:00 – Black Boxes (CVR/FDR) & ULB

33:00 – What's the Purpose? Safety Outcomes

40:00 – Preview Episode 3: Evidence Collection – Tracing at the Accident Scene

Deep Dive Dossier (PDF):

Go-Team Toolkit (Step by Step):

Black-Box Pipeline:

Interview Guideline (Operations & Human Factors):

Glossary Compact:

Extended Case Timelines (Episode 2 Context):

Behind the Scenes:

Downloadables:

40 min

5 Groups

9 Steps

Q&A Sampler (Plus Only)

Sources/Reports (Plus Feed & Website Patreon Area)

Regulations & Standards:

Recorder & Methods:

Example Reports (Episode Context):

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