Accident / Incident Investigation: Practitioner Course
4-Day (32 hour) Course | Classroom & In-Company Training
Next course:
28.09. - 01.10.26
Classroom training,
Düsseldorf, Germany
1.960,- € (excl. VAT)
Course language: English
Built for investigators, by investigators
Master the art of investigation in just four days
Step into the world of professional aviation safety investigation with our intensive 4-day Accident / Incident Investigation: Practitioner course. Over 32 hours of hands-on training, you’ll learn how to prepare, conduct, and report investigations that meet international standards. From ICAO Annex 13 and EU Regulation 996 to practical investigation methods, this course gives you the full toolkit to handle incidents and accidents with confidence.
Learn from active investigators
Led by experienced aircraft accident investigators, this course blends international regulations with real-life case studies and practical exercises. You’ll practice each phase of the investigation process: fact-finding, analysis, and reporting, while gaining a deep understanding of human factors, organizational influences, and structured safety management.
Join us and turn complex investigations into lasting safety improvements!
Your trainers
David Schöne
- Founder and Managing Director of FlightGuardian
- Extensive experience as Safety Analyst and Accident Investigator
- Former Member of the ICAO Safety Management Panel (SMP) and Accident Investigation Panel (AIGP)
- Member of the IATA Accident Classification Task Force (ACTF)
- Active Pilot on B737
Will be announced soon.
The course
Exclusive course content
- Up-to-date investigation techniques taught by active aircraft accident investigators.
- Hands-on exercises to apply these techniques throughout all phases of an investigation.
- Deep insights into human factors, which contribute to 85% of all aviation accidents.
- In-depth focus on ICAO Annex 13 and EU Regulation No. 996/2010, making it relevant for European and international organizations in accident investigations.
- Based on ICAO Circular 298 AN/172 Guidelines for Training Aircraft Accident Investigators.
What's included?
- Hands-on training: Practice gathering evidence, identifying causes, and writing thorough investigation reports using real case studies and practical exercises.
- High-quality materials: All required documentation and manuals (ICAO Annexes 13 and 19, ICAO Documents 9756 and 9859, EU Reg No 996/2010), as well as access to a detailed course handbook are provided digitally.
- Valuable network: Gain access to our exclusive network of safety investigators.
- Certifications: Receive both a digital and printed certificate of participation upon course completion
- Lunch & refreshments: Enjoy lunch and the refreshments provided throughout the training days.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for you if you are responsible for, or seeking to expand your expertise in aviation accident / incident investigation. With practical, hands-on training and guidance from active aircraft accident investigators, you’ll acquire the essential skills to conduct thorough and professional investigations.
The aviation Accident / Incident Investigation - Practitioner Course is designed for:
Current or future Safety Managers, Safety Investigators and Aviation Accident Investigators from
- Airlines
- Civil aviation authorities
- Airport authorities
- Air navigation service providers
- Aircraft maintenance organizations