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1/6/25, 4:08 PM GCAA adopts Protocol for Autopsy and Aviation Medicine in Air Accident Investigations - Aletihad News Center
aspects. This is in addition to other elements related to the aircraft’s condition, flight operations, and human factors.
Together, these analyses integrate to yield the most precise conclusions regarding the causes of accidents and the

contributing factors.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri stated, “The adoption of this protocol, designed to provide more enablers for fostering a
safer and more sustainable aviation environment, reflects our commitment to the wise leadership's directives to
enhance aviation safety and develop innovative tools to improve air accident investigations and prevent their

recurrence.

We take pride in the advanced status of the UAE in aviation security and safety, as well as its swift and sophisticated
capabilities in dealing with air incidents.”

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, explained that the protocol, with its policies and
procedures developed in coordination and collaboration with the relevant entities in the country, represents a
qualitative leap in the field of air accident investigations. It establishes a culture of multidisciplinary cooperation and

strengthens joint national efforts to ensure the application of the best global standards in the aviation sector, identifying
the causes of air accidents and preventing their recurrence.

Captain Aysha Mohammed Al Hamil, Assistant Director-General in Air Accident Investigations, stated, “This protocol is
a valuable technical development that enhances the effectiveness of investigations by incorporating advanced forensic

methods. By utilising the expertise available in the UAE, we aim to build a more accurate and efficient investigations
framework that helps identify accident causes and prevent their recurrence.”

The protocol emphasises the importance of collaboration between public and private sector entities, contributing to the
long-term safety and sustainability of aviation, while reinforcing the UAE's position in the global aviation community.

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