Discussion; Why Do We Investigate Aircraft Accidents?

Research any current event (within the past 24 months) associated with an aircraft/Unmanned Aerial System incident, accident, and/or aviation safety study. Discuss the implications for industry, and/or the role of the investigative and regulatory bodies associated with these events. Be sure to differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the different agencies and apply NTSB terminology, as appropriate. 

Notes

Why We

Investigate

•

Corrective

Action

–

best

reason

to

investigate

is

to

prevent

future 

accidents

•

Punishment

–

survivors,

family

members,

lawyers,

insurance

companies

and

the

media

assign

blame

- 

May

reduce

the  

likelihood 

of 

getting

factual

participation

•

Compensation

–

in

this

litigious

world,

everyone

is

looking

for

a

way 

to 

sue

someone

else

- 

May 

hamper 

the

investigation