Upon aircraft accident/incident, Director AAIU should do the following:

  • Verify that Aircraft Accident / Incident Preliminary Notice Form (Form No. 31-2, appendix 2) Notice, has been sent by ATC facility. If the information has not been sent, obtain the information, relay it to the nearest ATC facility, and confirm that they transmit the information.
  • Immediately after notification, Director AAIU shall conduct a meeting with his staff and will decide wither to delegate the investigation or to conduct it by AAIU depending on the nature of the accident / incident and any expected causal factors. 
     
  • AAIU IIC should send (on writing) to the Aircraft Operator requesting:
  1. Flight Data Recorder & Cockpit Voice Recorder custody. Form 31-13 (appendix 2) should be filled and sent by AAIU IIC to operator as early as possible. 
  2. All necessary information and documents such as a copy of the load sheet and any information of onboard Dangerous Goods if available. AAIU IIC may request the information from JCAA / Air Transport Directora
  • Ensure that the operator of the aircraft involved in the accident / incident make a preservation, in the extent possible, to any aircraft wreckage, cargo and mail aboard the aircraft, and all records, including all recording mediums of flight, maintenance, and voice recorders, pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the aircraft and to the airmen until AAIU takes custody or release is granted. 
  • If any Advisor from the Operator, Manufacturer or any other side is needed in the investigation, Director AAIU shall send a request letter to the DGCAA asking for the needed expert. In this case, the DGCAA may use the authorization discharged to him by article 141 in Jordan Civil Aviation Law No. 50 of 1985 to bring the required person/s. 
  • If any of FSD Inspectors or any Advisor from any Airport Department, Meteorology, ATC. . . etc. is required in the investigation, Director AAIU shall send a proposed committee to DGCAA including the name of the needed person/s.
  • If the investigation is going to be conducted by AAIU, Director AAIU will nominate the appropriate investigation team and he may nominate himself or any of the team members as IIC depending on the nature of the accident / incident and the expected causal factors. 
  • AAIU IIC will immediately send an investigator to the accident scene, if possible, or request for scene custody by calling Civil Aviation Security who, in his turn, will call the appropriate Law Enforcement Agency. 
  • AAIU IIC will open a file for the accident / incident and give a number which will be a Record Number and will stay inherently. The way of numbering is explained in this manual chapter 8 (Accident Investigation Records).
  • The Investigator/s should carry the investigation kit which should be completed by the involved investigator/s, any missing or extra items are to be requested.
  • AAIU may contact any Geographical Center and / or Meteorological Office asking about the scene geography and weather condition and forecast. Depending on the information supplied by the above center/s, the Investigator/s shall carry the proper safety wear and equipment. 
  • The transport vehicle (heavy 4 wheel drive) is to be prepared well. The vehicle should be technically checked covering the engine, heat exchanger water, battery, main and spare wheels, wheel change kit, extra water container, wipers’ water container, engine oil, fuel level and extra fuel container... etc. 
  • The Investigator/s should carry the appropriate communication means (Walkie-Talkie, Cellular Phone….etc.)