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1/6/25, 4:11 PM GCAA adopts Protocol for Autopsy and Aviation Medicine in Air Accident Investigations – ThePrint – ANIFeed

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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