Learning from Accidents and Incidents
The CAA investigates aviation accidents and serious incidents for a broad range of purposes under the Act. Accidents and incidents involving commercial transport operators may be investigated by a separate government agency, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission, to determine whether the regulator (the CAA) needs to change some aspect of the civil aviation system.
In either case, the primary aim is to learn from what happened to reduce the risk of recurrence. If a safety investigation shows a participant has deliberately endangered people or property, the CAA will consider law enforcement action.
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- Civil Aviation in New Zealand
- A Controlled Civil Aviation System
- The CAA is a Crown Entity
- Shared Responsibility for Safety
- Internationally Recognised
- Rules Prescribe Minimum Safety Standards
- Entry via Aviation Documents
- 100% Compliance With the Rules
- Risk to Safety Assessed
- Aircraft and Personnel are Checked Regularly
- Learning from Accidents and Incidents
- Exit from the System
- Analysing Safety Trends
- Support, Safety Education and Advice
- Robust, Responsive Civil Aviation System