Ntsb Accidents
This week’s reading covers the NTSB accident investigation process. The student will create a PowerPoint presentation over a NTSB accident report. This will be based on the following After Action Reports (AAR):
Colgan Air, Flight 3407 (12 Feb 09) Loss of control on Approach AAR:
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AAR1001.pdf
Alaska Airlines, Flight 261 (31 Jan 00) Loss of Control and Impact w/Pacific AAR:
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Reports/AAR0201.pdf
If needed, information about these accidents can be found on the NTSB database website.
The presentation must include discussion of the Accident Overview, Details of the Accident, Captain & First Officers experience level/training history, Aircraft Maintenance, Causal Factors, NTSB Findings/Recommendations, a student recommendation with a biblical viewpoint, and a reference page. YouTube links, photos, diagrams, and other graphics are encouraged. The presentation must be 10–20 slides and the slide layout and format background is at the students discretion.
Important: This is not a cut and paste from the accident report into the students slide deck. The goal for the student is to take the material in the accident report and put it in a user-friendly presentation review of the accident. Each slide must cite the source material and the presentation must have a reference slide at the end.
