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Fundamentals of International Aviation (FoIA EN) – Accidents: Online FoIA EN – Accidents

PTP/FoIA/003-9E

Programme
Duration
2 Hours
Language
English
Delivery mode
Online (self-paced)
Level
Technical
Certificate
ICAO's e-Certificate
Fee
500 USD

Objective

By the end of this course, participants will understand the significance of aviation accident and incident investigations in promoting proactive safety improvements. The course highlights real-world examples, introduces the global investigation framework, and explores how findings from past events shape future regulations, technologies, and operational standards.

Learning objectives

  • Describe the global accident rate and the related costs of an accident
  • Explain the role of search and rescue
  • Differentiate between accidents and incidents
  • Discuss how aviation accidents are investigated, referring to accident investigation authorities and the investigation process
  • Explain the primary causal factors of aviation accidents in commercial jet operations

Structure

  1. Module 0: Accidents and Incidents
  2. Module 1: Accident Investigations
  3. Module 2: Cause of Accidents
  4. Module 3: Practice Quiz

Target audience

Aspiring aviation professionals, individuals transitioning into the aviation sector, Civil Aviation Authorities, airline operators, and other aviation industry stakeholders.