This session will discuss the lessons learned from aircraft accident investigations and include an in-depth exploration of Recommendation No.17. It will explore the issue of Disaster Victim identification (DVI) and the sharing of best practices and real-world experiences. These lessons include how to protect and communicate information properly, maintain the integrity of the accident investigation process, ensure its independence, maintain confidence as well as providing appropriate assist victims and their families to balance the treatment of sensitive information with the right to access information, safeguard the privacy of victims and their families, and ensure the safety of the investigation.

Facilitator:
Graham BRAITHWAITE, Director of Aerospace and Aviation, Safety and Accident Investigation Centre, Cranfield University, United Kingdom.

PANEL DISCUSSION // Q&As

• Aysha AL HAMILI, Assistant Director General, Air Accident Investigations Sector, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Crispin ORR, Chief Inspector of Air Accidents, Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB), United Kingdom.
• Albert URDIROZ, Deputy Head of Accident Investigations & Prevention, Airbus Commercial Aircraft.
• Sara VERNOOIJ, Ministry of the Interior, Netherlands.