ABSTRACT
This chapter describes the global accident rate and the related costs of an accident. It explains the role of search and rescue. Aviation occurrences are classified as either an accident or an incident. The chapter discusses how aviation accidents are investigated, referring to accident investigation authorities, safety technologies, and the investigation process. It also explains the primary causal factors of aviation accidents in various sectors of the industry. The investigator-in-charge (IIC) is the person responsible for leading the accident investigation. In an accident investigation, both causal and contributing factors may be identified. Manufacture must provide the State of Occurrence with any relevant information associated with the aircraft and flight crew involved in the accident or serious incident. These States must also indicate whether they intend to send a representative to be involved in the investigation. The International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) is an association that exists to share ideas, experiences, and information about aircraft accident investigations.
