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

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

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