Department's Aviation Accident/Fatality History

DOE-STD-1165-2003

Aviation Managers shall demonstrate a familiarity level of knowledge with the

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Department's aviation accident/fatality history and its impact on the program.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Briefly describe the Department's aviation accident history identifying the most

significant occurrences including:

Department-owned aircraft accidents

CAS (chartered, rented, or leased) aircraft accidents

Most predominate cause for these accidents

Describe some of the immediate and long-range impacts of these accidents on the

program.

Qualitatively compare the Department's aviation accident rates with civil

aviation's accident rates.

Compare the Department's recent accident history with that prior to 1992 and

describe some of the program changes that have affected this rate.

Aviation Managers shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of their site-specific

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pre-accident plan.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Describe the pre-accident plan at your site and include:

Immediate notification procedures and the "chain of command"

Methods to secure an on-site or off-site accident

Coordination contingencies with local government and private organizations

such as police and fire departments, hospitals, and medivac units

Responsibilities of the Department for notifying family members and

providing assistance to them

Explain whether the pre-accident plan is aviation specific or generic to all

operations at the site.

Describe the training and qualifications for individuals within your aviation

program regarding the pre-accident plan including:

Accident notification procedures

Medical assistance that individuals may provide

Biohazards and methods to handle them

Hazardous materials if present at an aviation accident site

Describe the review process for your pre-accident plan and how often this occurs.