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The BEA is the official organisation responsible for technical investigations into aviation accidents and incidents which occur on French territory. These investigations are aimed at improving civil aviation safety. To do this, they must identify the circumstances of the accident or incident, determine the causes and develop recommendations intended to prevent similar events recurring. A European directive specifically forbids that investigations aim to apportion blame or liability to persons or companies involved in the event. In addition, in the context of Annex 13 of the International Civil Aviation Convention, the BEA represents France in investigations carried out abroad for any accident or incident involving :
Foreign organisations can also call upon the BEA’s skills and ask us to undertake all or part of an investigation. The BEA is involved in around 700 events a year on French territory and around 50 abroad. Since 1996, the BEA was involved in investigations in Belgium, Columbia, Mexico, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey. The BEA also participated in the investigation led by its Canadian colleagues into the accident which occurred to the MD11 on September 3 near Halifax. |
