ECTS - Accident Investigation Analysis
Accident Investigation Analysis (PLT421) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Accident Investigation Analysis | PLT421 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
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| Course Objectives | 1. To introduce students to the fundamental concepts and methodologies of aircraft accident investigation. 2. To provide knowledge about human factors, engineering, and organizational aspects of aviation accidents. 3. To develop analytical skills for identifying causal factors using HFACS and related models. 4. To improve understanding of error classification, unsafe acts, and systemic influences on aviation safety. 5. To familiarize students with international standards (ICAO Annex 13) and best practices in accident investigation. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Basics of accident investigation, initiating the investigation, documenting the accident scene, conducting effective interviews, event analysis, cause analysis. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Aviation Accident Investigation & Safety Trends | The Global Airline Industry Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview |
| 2 | Engineering and Human Factors Aspects of Investigations | The Global Airline Industry Chapter 7: The Airline Planning Process |
| 3 | Cognitive and Ergonomic Perspectives on Human Error | The Global Airline Industry Chapter 3: Overview of Airline Economics, Markets, and Demand |
| 4 | Behavioral and Aeromedical Perspectives | The Global Airline Industry Chapter 8: Airline Schedule Optimization |
| 5 | Psychosocial and Organizational Perspectives | The Global Airline Industry Chapter 9: Airline Flight Operations |
| 6 | Human Factors Analysis & Classification System (HFACS): Foundations | Chapter 3: Reason’s Model, Productive System, Swiss Cheese Model |
| 7 | Unsafe Acts, Preconditions and Environmental Factors | Chapter 3: Unsafe Acts (Errors, Violations), Preconditions (Operators, Personnel, Environment) |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Unsafe Supervision and Organizational Influences | Chapter 3: Unsafe Supervision, Organizational Influences |
| 10 | Case Study I – “Sometimes Experience Does Count” | Chapter 4: Human Factors Analysis using HFACS (Case 1) |
| 11 | Case Study II – “A World Cup Soccer Game They Would Never See” | Chapter 4: Human Factors Analysis using HFACS (Case 2) |
| 12 | Case Study III – “The Volcano Special” | Chapter 4: Human Factors Analysis using HFACS (Case 3) |
| 13 | CRM Training, Proficiency and Human Error Measurement | Chapter 5: Quantifying Proficiency, CRM Training Success or Failure |
| 14 | Framework Validity and Factors Affecting Reliability | Chapter 6: Validity of a Framework, Reliability, Comprehensiveness |
| 15 | Advanced Topics and Future Directions in Accident Investigation | Chapter 6 & 7: Diagnosticity, Usability, What About...? |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Wiegmann, D. A., & Shappell, S. A. (2003). A Human Error Approach to Aviation Accident Analysis: The Human Factors Analysis and Classification System. Ashgate. |
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| Other Sources | 2. ICAO (2016). Manual of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation, Part I–IV. International Civil Aviation Organization. Krause, S. S. (2003). Aircraft Safety: Accident Investigations, Analyses, & Applications. McGraw-Hill. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 30 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 1 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 99 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Has the theoretical background necessary to analyze operational situations encountered during flight. | X | ||||
| 2 | Critically evaluates flight safety, airspace management, and crisis scenarios. | |||||
| 3 | Develops applicable strategic solutions in emergency situations. | X | ||||
| 4 | Possesses knowledge of flight safety, meteorology, flight planning, and emergency management. | |||||
| 5 | Analyzes technical and environmental problems encountered during flight and produces appropriate solutions. | |||||
| 6 | Applies risk management strategies for emergency situations. | |||||
| 7 | Takes responsibility for effective decision-making and conducting safe operations in various flight scenarios. | |||||
| 8 | Has knowledge of task sharing, communication protocols, and team dynamics in flight crews. | |||||
| 9 | Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms with flight crews. | |||||
| 10 | Collaborates actively within the team and fulfills assigned responsibilities. | |||||
| 11 | Ensures operational safety in multi-crew flights through effective cooperation and communication. | |||||
| 12 | Has knowledge of flight operations management, leadership principles, and crisis management. | |||||
| 13 | Demonstrates leadership in flight planning and operational processes. | |||||
| 14 | Manages teams and uses resources efficiently. | |||||
| 15 | Assumes responsibility for decision-making and guiding flight operations during crises. | |||||
| 16 | Has knowledge of national and international aviation regulations, safety standards, and ethical principles. | |||||
| 17 | Acts in accordance with ethical rules and legal regulations during flight duties. | |||||
| 18 | Complies with safety standards. | |||||
| 19 | Bears responsibility for acting in accordance with ethical principles and regulations in the aviation sector. | |||||
| 20 | Has knowledge of professional development tools and performance evaluation methods. | |||||
| 21 | Evaluates own flight performance and identifies areas for improvement. | |||||
| 22 | Plans personal professional development goals. | |||||
| 23 | Takes responsibility for continuous development with a lifelong learning approach. | |||||
| 24 | Has knowledge of flight simulations, air traffic management, and navigation systems. | |||||
| 25 | Applies learned knowledge in simulator applications and real flight conditions. | |||||
| 26 | Successfully manages crisis scenarios in a simulation environment. | |||||
| 27 | Demonstrates responsibility for operational decision-making by applying skills acquired through simulation-based training. | |||||
| 28 | Has knowledge of commercial flight operations, multi-crew systems, and flight safety procedures. | |||||
| 29 | Carries out duties and assumes operational responsibilities in advanced flight scenarios. | |||||
| 30 | Applies crew coordination and aircraft management processes. | |||||
| 31 | Assumes responsibility for leadership, safety, and management in commercial flight operations. | |||||
| 32 | Acquires an accredited ATPL (Frozen) CPL/IR(A) pilot license with international validity approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||