This is a basic course in aircraft mishap investigation designed to train pilots, maintenance personnel and other technical experts in the techniques and procedures for investigating aircraft mishaps. The course is based upon USAF investigating and reporting procedures but can and has been adapted to the requirements of other military services. The course, if taught at the DoubleTree Hotel San Pedro in Southern California will include hands-on experience at the SCSI Crash Laboratory. This course can be taught at a location of your choice. If the course is at your location, SCSI will work with you to either create a suitable "crash" exhibit or provide case studies. The course can be tailored to meet anyone's training needs and regulations. This course has also been conducted successfully in foreign locations including Australia, Singapore and South Africa

• Military personnel who will be tasked to conduct aircraft mishap investigations in any capacity.
• Military personnel who will be tasked to supervise or review aircraft mishap investigations
• Any one who needs an understanding of the military mishap investigation process.

This course covers all aspects of investigation from applicable rules and regulations through investigation technology, analysis and reports. The participant develops an understanding of the entire investigation process and is well prepared to participate in future investigations. This course meets the objectives of the USAF Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course WCIP 05A

• The Military Investigation Process (USA)
• International Investigation Procedures (ICAO)
• Preparing for Investigation
• Safety at the Crash Site
• Priorities and Initial Actions
• Investigation Techniques for: Engines, Structures, Fire, Aircraft Systems, Instruments, and Recording Devices
• Wreckage Recovery and Reconstruction
• Photography and Diagrams
• Midair Collisions
• Interviewing Witnesses
• Behavior of Materials
• Using the Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) System
• Aircraft Performance Factors
• Computers and Simulation
• Human Factors and Accident Pathology
• Analytical Techniques
• Reporting Requirements
• Construction of Reports
• Investigation Management.

This is a contract course to be delivered at the customer’s location or at the DoubleTree Hotel San Pedro in Southern California utilizing the SCSI Crash Laboratory. The course is 9.5 days (76 hours of instruction). Classes start at 0800 and end at 1700 except on the last Friday when classes end at noon.