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Semi-annual publication on Air Accident Investigation from UAE General Civil Aviation Authority 1 24 Hour AAIS Duty Investigator Contact Details To make an immediate notification of an Aircraft Accident or Incident: Hotline: +971 50 641 4667 This number is to be used only for notification of an Accident or Incident E-mail: [email protected] ROSI ROSI reports are to be filled within 72 hours of occurrence Guidance Material is Provided in GCAA CAPP 22 For any query contact [email protected] REPORTING OF SAFETY INCIDENTS RISE HIGH WITH SAFETY V O R S Y VOLUNTARY REPORTING SYSTEM www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/vorsy/eform.aspx Semi-annual publication on Air Accident Investigation from UAE General Civil Aviation Authority 2 REPORT SAFETY HAZARDS Table of Contents Editor in Chief H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi Director General General Civil Aviation Authority GCAA Publisher Eng. Ismaeil Al Hosani Assistant Director General Air Accident Investigation Sector [email protected] ROSI GCAA Editor Thomas Curran Chief Air Accident Investigator [email protected] ROSI reports are to be filled within 72 hours of occurrence GCAA Corporate Communication Guidance Material is Provided in GCAA CAPP 22 Alexandra Jerrebo Communication Specialist For any query contact [email protected] REPORTING OF SAFETY INCIDENTS RISE HIGH WITH SAFETY The Investigator is a non-profit GCAA publication and is published solely in V O R S Y VOLUNTARY the interest of Aviation Safety. Nothing in this publication supersedes or amends GCAA, REPORTING manufacturer, operator or industry service provider policies or requirements. SYSTEM Comments and suggestions are very www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/vorsy/eform.aspx welcome. Please contact: Thomas Curran; [email protected] Semi-annual publication on Air Accident Investigation from UAE General Civil Aviation Authority REPORT SAFETY HAZARDS 3 Statement by H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi Director General General Civil Aviation Authority On this occasion “The Investigator” is being published against a background of deep sadness because of the tragic accident that occurred at Rostov-on- Don on 19th March, 2016. On behalf of the staff of the General Civil Aviation Authority I offer our sincere condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in the accident. At this difficult time for the bereaved families be assured that you are in our thoughts. Semi-annual publication on Air Accident Investigation from UAE General Civil Aviation Authority 4 Statement by Eng. Ismaeil Al Hosani Assistant Director General Air Accident Investigation Sector It is with profound sadness that I write these words. The worst event possible for our profession of air safety investigation has come to be. The accident that occurred at Rostov-on-Don took the lives of 62 people and inflicted enormous grief on their relatives and friends. The thoughts of all the personnel of the Air Accident Investigation Sector are with those affected by the terrible event of 19 March, 2016. We are working diligently, as part of the international investigation team, to determine the cause of the accident, so that a similar tragic occurrence can be prevented from ever happening in the future. Semi-annual publication on Air Accident Investigation from UAE General Civil Aviation Authority 5 Eng. Ismaeil Al Hosani Assistant Director General Air Accident Investigation Sector Middle East and North Africa Society of Air Safety Investigators 2015 Annual Seminar and Workshops The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation excellent attendance of approximately 100 delegates and Authority, Air Accident Investigation Sector, hosted the the exceptional venue for the 2015 MENASASI Seminar. third annual Middle East and North Africa Society of Air Among the topics discussed during the Seminar were; Safety Investigators (MENASASI) Seminar on the 4th Protection of Investigation Records; what lies ahead by and 5th of November, 2015. The Seminar was held at Mr. Marcos Costa, Chief Air Accident Investigation, ICAO, the Intercontinental Hotel, Festival City, Dubai and was Developing Investigative Capabilities by Captain Ibrahim preceded by Workshops on Human Factors and Aviation Koshy, Director General, Aviation Investigation Bureau, Insurance. KSA and North Sea Helicopter Accidents by Mr. Keith Conradi, Chief Inspector, UK Air Accidents Investigation The President of MENASASI, Ismaeil Al Hosani, Branch. Other topics presented included The Role of opened the Seminar. He emphasized that the nature Aviation Psychology in Building a Culture of Safety by and complexity of air accident investigations required cooperation between the Investigating States and Industry Dr. Edma Naddaf and Family Assistance – an essential Partners. He referred, in particular, to the absolute need element of accident response by Ms. Gill Sparrow for integrity, transparency, and professionalism in the representing Emirates Airline. The GCAA arranged investigation process. Ismaeil emphasized the benefits for approved biohazard training to be provided to the of MENASASI membership for accident investigators attendees. Each attendee was provided with a biohazard in the MID Region, and for the aviation industry as a training certificate which is valid for one year. whole, as the Society encourages and facilitates the sharing of knowledge, expertise, experience, training and The 2016 MENASASI Seminar will take place outside the specialized equipment. UAE for the first time. The event will be held in Rabat, Morocco, on 20 and 21 September. The invitation to hold The President of the International Society of Air Safety the Seminar in Morocco was generously extended by Mr. Investigators, Frank Del Gandio, informed the attendees M’Barek Lfakir, Head of AAIB, General Directorate of Civil of developments in ISASI and he commented on the Aviation. 2015 MENASASI Seminar attendees Semi-annual publication on Air Accident Investigation from UAE General Civil Aviation Authority 6 Khalid Al Raisi Director GCAA-AAIS Desert Fort 03 Exercise The Air Accident Investigation Sector (AAIS), as part of the Investigation Sector and Director AAIS, a post exercise 2015 GCAA Operational Plan, held an accident simulation review was conducted and an action plan was initiated exercise on 4th and 5th October 2015. The exercise was concerning areas where improvements can be made. the third held to test the Sectors’ operational readiness, and was This exercise was called Exercise ‘Desert Fort 03’ and took place at Liwa, Abu Dhabi. The location of the actual “accident site” was some 3 kilometres off-road in the desert. Participating in the exercise were staff of AAIS and Falcon Air Services (FAS). The quad drone UAV suppliers Monster Middle East assisted with training on the new AAIS acquisition - a 3DR Solo, fully automated camera drone. Objectives of Desert Fort 03 included; - Ability of AAIS personnel to reach the accident site in the desert. AAIS investigators test bio-hazard PPE in extreme - Confirm that all equipment functions correctly and heat conditions during Exercise Desert Fort 03. is fit for purpose. - Confirm the ability of Investigators to work in the Exercise Desert Fort 03 was successfully conducted prevailing weather conditions using available in difficult desert and weather conditions with daytime clothing, biohazard suit, equipment, and supplies. temperatures of 46°C, and 80% relative humidity. All the AAIS and FAS personnel involved not only benefitted - Operation of the Solo drone at the accident site, from the exercise, but enjoyed the various investigation including photographic capability. activities that were undertaken. In addition, an MOU signed in February 2011 between Falcon Air Services and the GCAA was successfully tested, as FAS were able to activate their notification process, assign a mission helicopter, and dispatch the GCAA Duty Investigator to the accident site with the FAS Go Team. Successful deployment of the quad drone UAV was tested in the 46°C desert heat by the AAIS Team. This included verification of image and video capture. The videos captured were featured during the Dubai GITEX, which took place from 18 to 24 October 2015, and at the MENASASI seminar which was held from 3 to 5 November 2015 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai. AAIS Investigation Team – Exercise Desert Fort 03- Together with the Assistant Director General, Air Accident Liwa Semi-annual publication on Air Accident Investigation from UAE General Civil Aviation Authority 7 Sue Warner - Bean Owner/Principal Sue Warner-Bean LLC Stakeholder Coordination in Family Assistance: The Key to Resilience In her excellent article “Family Assistance – Essential How do you want your organization to be perceived Element of Accident Response,” (The Investigator in the aftermath of an aviation accident? Volume 1 Issue 5, October 2015) Gill Sparrow outlined the genesis of ICAO family assistance policy and the An aircraft accident is global news. Key players – key requirements of aviation disaster family assistance especially investigators, airlines, and airports – will be programs. This article will further explore the value of in the spotlight almost instantly and will be the focus of family assistance; the fundamental concerns of families; public interest and scrutiny. Imagine reading a description and how to develop a coordinated, multi-stakeholder of the accident response one week, one month, or one family assistance program. year after the event. What would you want to see? That your organization was compliant? Efficient? Effective? Or What is the first question an