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GCAA Adopts Protocol For Autopsy
And Aviation Medicine In Air Accident

Investigations

10 days ago

DUBAI, (Pakistan Point News - 27th Dec, 2024) 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.

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.

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