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Title |
Accident Investigation Orientation for Aviation Professionals
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Description |
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. |
ID Code |
AS301 |
Dates, Tuitions and Processing Fee |
March 24-25, 2010
$720 for all applications with payment received no later than February 24
$792 for all applications with payment received Feb. 25 - March 18
$842 for all applications submitted between March 19 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on March 23
$50 processing fee will be added to tuitions for all offline applications. All payments must be received by March 23 or admission will be denied.
October 13-14, 2010
$720 for all applications with payment received no later than September 13, 2010
$792 for all applications with payment received September 14 - October 7, 2010
$842 for all applications submitted between October 8 and 12:00 pm (noon) ET on October 12, 2009
$50 processing fee will be added to tuitions for all offline applications. All payments must be received by October 12 or admission will be denied. |
Times |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Day 1)
9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Day 2) |
Location |
NTSB Training Center • 45065 Riverside Parkway • Ashburn, Virginia 20147 |
Status |
OPEN. Applications are now being accepted. |
Apply to Attend |
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CEUs |
Not available for this course. |
Overview |
- NTSB overview and history
- Authority of the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety
- NTSB go-team and the on-scene investigation
- The “party” process
- Post on-scene investigation
- Responsibilities to families of accident victims
- Role of the NTSB board member and the Office of Public Affairs
- International investigations
- Safety recommendations
- Tutorial: TWA flight 800 investigation and reconstruction
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Performance Results |
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 “party process” at a domestic and international investigation.
- Identify what the federal law requires of air carriers regarding family assistance
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Who May Attend |
- Investigators from the NTSB and other accident investigation authorities/commissions worldwide
- Potential participants in an NTSB investigation: Investigative and safety personnel employed by airframe, engine or component manufacturers, airlines, civilian and military agencies, and related labor unions
- Members of the academic community attending for research purposes (on a space-available basis)
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Accommodations |
Area hotels and restaurants |
Airports |
Washington Dulles International (IAD): 10 miles
Washington Ronald Reagan National (DCA): 30 miles
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI): 60 miles |
More Information |
Email TrainingCenter@ntsb.gov or call (571) 223-3900
Courses, forums and symposia are added to the schedule throughout the year. Subscribe to the e-newsletter to learn about upcoming events and new programs: http://www.ntsb.gov/TC/list/list.htm |