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GCAA adopts Protocol for Autopsy and Aviation

Medicine in Air Accident Investigations

Published Friday, December 27, 2024 By E247

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA),
has approved the "Protocol for Autopsy and Aviation Medicine in Air Accident Investigations," a new step toward improving air accident
investigation practices.

This protocol represents a significant and distinctive addition to the aviation sector in the UAE by enhancing national capabilities in air
accident investigations and fostering collaboration among various relevant entities.

It marks a critical development in investigation methodologies by enabling investigators to consult experts in forensic medicine and
aviation medicine to analyse the health status of flight crew members as one of the investigative 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.

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