Investigations

At an accident site, the necessary special tools and the corresponding documentation are not generally available. The environmental conditions also often prevent a comprehensive investigation at the scene of the accident. Components intended for a detailed technical investigation are documented, cleaned and investigated according to the manufacturer’s instructions in the investigation hanger of the SUB.

Alongside the technical investigations, other enquiries are, of course, carried out. In a public report, the findings, the interpretation thereof and the probable causes of the accident are recorded. An essential part of the final report are the safety recommendations. These are suggestions for improvement that should be implemented by the bodies addressed. These can be, for example, authorities, manufacturers or air carriers.

Reports

The investigation reports are only available in German:

• Cable cars
• Civil aviation
• Railways
• Shipping