The Accident Investigation Section (AIG) is responsible for developing and updating Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for inclusion in Annex 13 — Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation; monitoring developments in accident investigation techniques and practices as well as accident prevention matters; monitoring developments in system safety concepts and practices, contributing to the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan and the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP); managing safety recommendations addressed to ICAO; conducting and participating in seminars on aircraft accident investigation and prevention.
The AIG Section provides guidance on the following subjects:
- aircraft accident and incident investigation;
- training for aircraft accident investigators;
- hazards at aircraft accident sites;
- assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families;
- accident and incident investigation policies and procedures; and
- regional accident and incident investigation organization.
The AIG Section supports the Accident Investigation Panel (AIGP) and the Flight Recorder Specific Working Group (FLIRECSWG).
