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 | Obtains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve problems in the field of aviation management, and to select and apply appropriate analytical and modeling techniques for this purpose. | |||||
| 2 | Acquires sufficient knowledge in Business Administration, Management, and Aviation Management, and obtains the ability to apply both theoretical and practical knowledge from these fields to identify and solve problems encountered in air transportation management. | |||||
| 3 | Acquires the ability to design a complex system or process related to aviation management in such a way that it meets specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; and acquires the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. Realistic constraints and conditions include factors such as economic considerations, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, and social and political factors, depending on the nature of the design. | X | ||||
| 4 | Acquires the ability to develop, select, and utilize modern techniques and tools required for applications in aviation management; and obtains the ability to effectively use information technologies. | |||||
| 5 | Acquires the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze and interpret results for the investigation of problems in aviation management. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work effectively in the disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | |||||
| 7 | Gains the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; and possesses knowledge of at least one foreign language at a minimum of B1 General Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), enabling them to follow developments in their field and share knowledge with others. | |||||
| 8 | Develops an awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; and gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself. | |||||
| 9 | Acquires knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |||||
| 10 | Acquires knowledge about the universal and societal impacts of aviation management practices on health, environment, and safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of the practices to be implemented. | |||||
| 11 | Becomes aware of the impact of management practices and workplace operations in aviation management businesses on employees' health, the environment, and occupational safety, and develops awareness of the legal consequences of practices in these areas. | |||||
| 12 | Acquires an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| 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 | ||