Review the research material available, and apply the principles and methodologies of SMS to:
Q1: Technology now makes installing cameras in cockpits feasible in terms of cost, and there are many parts of the industry that would favour installing them for the benefit of flight safety and accident investigation. If you look back a few decades, then there was some resistance to FDM, and yet this is now generally viewed as one of the most significant contributors to flight safety. Examine the literature and present a discussion document that summarises the competing viewpoints. (40%)
Q2: Review the serious incident that occurred on a BN2T-4S Islander
on 12th November 2020, and investigated by the UK AAIB. Conduct a Hazard Analysis based on the evidence presented in the report, review the hazards that might be evident, list the possible hazards for further analysis and produce a Bow Tie for the most significant hazard identified.
Note: This question has two parts, the hazard analysis is worth 10 and the Bow Tie is worth 20. (30%)
Q3: read this report
. Briefly (500 words) consider the following questions with regard to the operator’s safety and just culture:
• Is there a case for disciplinary action?
• Should the employees involved receive some form of remedial training?
• Is there an argument that any interventions could be counter-productive? (20%)
Your answers should not total more than 2,500 words, excluding Appendices (if used).
References, please use APA7.
(10%) for Presentation, which means writing in an academic style, the proper use of references, the range and quality of research undertaken, use of a Glossary plus List of Figures, etc. where appropriate.
