The IATA Accident Classification Task Force (ACTF) analyses and classifies commercial aviation accidents for jet aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of more than 20 tons and for turboprops of more than 5,7 tons (metric). The task force holds its annual meeting typically early in January to discuss, analyse and classify the accidents of the previous year. A special
Accident Classification
Accident classification is a standardized method in accident analysis by which the causes of an accident, including the root causes, are grouped into categories. Accident classification is mainly used in aviation but can be expanded into other area ...
system based on a
Threat and Error Management Framework is applied. The task force comes up with recommendations to enhance safety of air transportation. The outcomes, including statistical data, correlations and accident causations are published in the annual IATA Safety Report.
The group consists of safety experts from airlines from different regions of the world, aircraft and equipment manufacturers, air navigation service providers, pilot unions and air navigation chart providers. The variety in expertise and by region ensures that many aspects of an accident are covered.
Membership is by invitation.
Previous Meeting Locations
* 2006
Geneva
* 2007
Vienna
* 2008
Lisbon
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* 2009
Vienna
Chairperson
* Dr. Dieter Reisinger, MSc (Chair)
* Martin Maurino (Safety Advisor)
See also
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Accident classification
Accident classification is a standardized method in accident analysis by which the causes of an accident, including the root causes, are grouped into categories. Accident classification is mainly used in aviation but can be expanded into other area ...
External links
IATA Accident Classification Task ForceAgenda IASS 2008, WaikikiIATA Safety Group and Task Forces
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International Air Transport Association