As you may know by now, there has been a paradigmatic shift in identifying the causal factors that lead to aircraft accidents. Initially, accidents were primarily attributed to proximal factors (in other words, pilot error), while today, many other upstream, or distal, factors are being identified (such as latent organizational threats and errors that may lie dormant in the system for months or even years).
Effective risk management implies an absolute need for individuals to make safety their personal responsibility.
Safety Information Sharing and Protection, Regional Safety
Risk prioritization, just culture and safety nets capitalize on a wealth of cross-border expertise.
Accident Investigation, Foundation Focus
During the early days of aviation, aircraft accidents were investigated using mainly records of the flight and evidence gathered at accident sites. Basic investigative techniques matured as experience was gained,…
