Incident/Mishap Data Collection Procedures
The importance of collecting accurate data following an incident/mishap cannot be
overemphasized. An incident can be anything from pilot deviation that results in a flight
violation to a near midair collision. An incident/mishap is self-explanatory; it can be as
minor as one aircraft taxiing into another or as major as a mistake that results in aircraft
loss or death.
Naval Aviation Safety Program, OPNAVINST 3750.6, contains guidance concerning
investigations. Involvement of a civilian aircraft or civilian property should be reported
via OPREP 3 NAVY BLUE in accordance with Special Incident Reporting (OPREP-3,
Navy Blue and Unit SITREP), OPNAVINST 3100.6.
General
Following an incident/mishap, ATCF supervisory personnel are required to:
Notify appropriate personnel as outlined in local directives
Request and obtain a weather observation
Ensure pertinent tapes are removed and safeguarded
The Branch Chief is required to investigate each incident/mishap to determine who was
involved and the circumstances that might have caused the incident/mishap. There are
almost always two sides to every story. Playbacks of audio and video recordings will
assist in determining factors associated with the mishap/incident.
Transcription
All formal incident/mishap packages are required to contain the following information:
A printed paper version
All recorded communications that concern the subject aircraft for a period of 5
minutes before initial contact until 5 minutes after the last contact
Each operating position must be transcribed separately
NOTE
It is a requirement that transcriptions be made from the
certified copy of the voice recording rather than from the
original recording to protect the original from wear or
damage.
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