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What are high-risk occurrences in aviation safety
In aviation, high-risk events are events that have a significant potential to lead to accidents or serious incidents. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) identifies several major high-risk categories and considers that seriously addressing these high-risk events is essential for improving overall aviation safety and preventing accidents.
Which high-risk events does ICAO identify?
According to the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) and the North American, Central American, and Caribbean Regional Aviation Safety Plan (NACC-RASP), the following events fall into the high-risk aviation safety categories:
Runway Safety Accidents: This category includes both runway incursions and excursions, which are critical safety issues that can lead to severe accidents1.
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT): This occurs when an airworthy aircraft, under pilot control, is unintentionally flown into the ground, a mountain, water, or an obstacle.
Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I): This involves situations where the pilot loses control of the aircraft, often leading to accidents.
Mid-Air Collisions: These are collisions between aircraft in flight, which can result in catastrophic outcomes.
These high-risk occurrences highlighted in the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) and the North American, Central American, and Caribbean Regional Aviation Safety Plan (NACC-RASP) are identified based on their potential to cause fatalities and significant accidents. They are selected due to their historical impact on aviation safety, considering the number of past accidents, the severity of those accidents, and the associated fatality risks.
Key Reasons for Highlighting High-Risk Occurrences:
Historical Data: The selection is grounded in actual fatalities from past accidents, highlighting the most critical areas needing attention.
Risk Mitigation: By focusing on these high-risk categories, the plans aim to mitigate the risk of future fatalities and severe incidents.
Global and Regional Coordination: These occurrences are prioritized to ensure a coordinated approach to safety enhancements across different regions, reducing inconsistencies and duplication of efforts.
Targeted Safety Initiatives: Addressing these high-risk areas allows for the development and implementation of specific safety enhancement initiatives (SEIs) that can effectively reduce the likelihood of such incidents.
By targeting and mitigating high-risk occurrences, the ICAO GASP and NACC-RASP strive to improve overall aviation safety, creating a safer flying environment for all. This involves implementing specific Safety Enhancement Initiatives (SEIs) and continuously advancing technology, training, and infrastructure.
Conclusion
Addressing high-risk occurrences in aviation safety is crucial for ensuring the safety of all travelers. By focusing on runway safety accidents, controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), loss of control in-flight (LOC-I), and mid-air collisions, the ICAO GASP and NACC-RASP aim to mitigate risks and enhance overall aviation safety. These efforts involve targeted safety initiatives, continuous improvements in technology, training, and infrastructure, and a coordinated approach across regions.
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