Robert Rea Crispin

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Responsible to the Vice President, Aviation Standards and Safety, directly or through the assigned supervisor, in but not limited to the following: Organize and/or develop an accident prevention and investigation office, including the development of an efective aviation accident prevention/investigation program, and the establishment and implementation of a system for the dissemination of information contained in accident/incident reports. Perfrom periodic safety surveys and recommend corrective action. Assist Airport Directors and Airport Safety Coordinators in all matters relating to aviation safety; establish close liaison with airports technical personnel through developing/participating in safety committees and through frequent personal visits. Distribute and post accident prevention data, literature and information to all parties concerned. Coordinate with the Manager of Ground Safety and assist in the investigation of all serious ground accidents. Conduct periodic classes in the principles of aviation safety for airport safety coordinators and other aviation personnel. Maintain files, records, graphs, and charts of all aviation flight and ground-related personnel and equipment accidents and incidents. Participate in accident and incident investigations. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Directs the activities of all Embraer Go-Team members during all phases of an accident or incident investigation, specifically supervising the inspection and analysis of all involved ATA100 systems. Directs all subsequent investigative follow-up actions, including the analysis of FDR, the detailed inspection of all on-site evidence with special attention to the collection and preservation of non-volatile memory and the development of probable cause statements and subsequent recommendations. Provides technical reviews of all Embraer accident and incident reports to ensure completeness, accuracy and adherence to aspects of potential product liability. Leads the Embraer Go-Team during the on-site investigation of major accidents as detailed in the Embraer Aircraft Crisis Management Plan. Maintains direct contact with investigative authorities (IIC) during all phases of an investigation with an emphasis on providing a rapid response to requests for additional investigative support, as well as monitoring progress during all phases of the investigative process and providing updated information to all involved Embraer activities. Conducts internal training on the technical aspects of accident investigation for Go-Team members as well as engineering and technical support personnel who may also become involved in the on-site phase of a major investigation. Reviews manufacturer's accident reports as well as all subsequent updates for completeness, technical accuracy and adherence to all aspects of product liability concepts.

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Investigated general aviation, air carrier accidents and incidents as assigned; controlled and coordinated investigations as the lead official with other Federal, State and Municipal authorities; assessed and determined the investigative scope required; collected factual evidence including witness statements, photographs, wreckage components; conducted and/or arranged testing and analysis of suspect components; reconstructed probable accident dynamics and event sequence. Prepared timely, complete and accurate comprehensive written factual reports detailing the investigation findings, and conclusions. Developed and submitted relevant safety recommendations to minimize possible recurrences of similar events and to promote aviation safety. Presented, interpreted and maintained NTSB views and positions to media correspondents, litigants, operators and insurers, testified or examined witnesses at legal proceedings. Served as Accredited Representative under ICAO rules in foreign accident investigations. The position demanded sound judgment, and tact as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.

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Established and coordinated on-site investigation procedures for major Army-wide mishap investigations; identified items most promising for the development of satisfactory evidence of probable cause. Secured evidence through interviews, visual inspections, laboratory tests and reenactment methods/ analyzed evidence to determine the preliminary probable cause of the mishap in order to develop preliminary safety recommendations. Developed, arranged and monitored additional laboratory studies and functional tests of failed or malfunctioning components in order to isolate the cause. Developed recommendations based on accident findings in order to institute methods for the reduction of the frequency of mishaps, controlling hazards and minimizing risk. Compiled, drafted and presented formal technical reports concerning specific mishap investigations. At the completion of this assignment, had conducted 23 major mishap investigations. Analyzed the relationship of environmental factors, cockpit configuration and crew workload in all phases of operations; reviewed human factor aspects of mishaps directly involving personnel other than flight crew members and evaluated the adequacy of existing regulations concerning aircraft crashworthiness, emergency response procedures and personal protective equipment. Taught human factors and accident investigation methods and techniques as an instructor in the US Army Safety Center Aviation Safety Officer Course. Directed, reviewed, and revised safety curriculum in professional development courses. Performed safety assistance and evaluation visits for four major Army aviation commands worldwide. Prepared and reviewed Department of the Army level mishap prevention directives. Served as an Army aviator in both rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft.

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Prepared independent safety assessment report for Robertson Avaition´s internal auxiliary fuel tank system as part of the certification requirements, established by the U.S Army´s procurement contract. The report was written during August and September 1988. The internal auxiliary tank was for installation in a Model HM-020-185E (UH-60A configuration) helicopter. The report was accepted by Robertson Aviation and the US Army without further comment.

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Taught undergraduate-level course in Bachelor of Airway Science program. The course covered applicable aspects of private, commercial and instrument flying as well as safety in flight functions with an emphasis in accident prevention and accident investigation techniques. Prepared lesson plans and distributed instructional materials. Lectured, conducted group discussions, and evaluated written student assignments. Developed diagnostic tools for the assessment of cognitive skills related to specific subject areas.

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Taught graduate-level classes in the Master of Science in Safety program (Technical Aspects of Flight Vehicle Safety; Safety Management, Functions and concepts; Dynamics of Safety in Modern Society). The courses covered safety in air operations including flight vehicle characteristics, as well as the physics of atmospheric effects related to vehicle motion. The principles of safety management included responsibilities and functions, planning, organization and coordination, performance optimization concepts and approaches and standard and auxiliary operating function of a safety program. Prepared instructional case studies, conducted group discussions, evaluated written and oral student assignments. Developed and administered practical and comprehensive cognitive exercises to allow the student to evaluate his ability to successfully solve hypothetical safety performance problems.

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Taught graduate-level course in the Master of Aeronautical Science program (Aircraft Accident Investigation). The course all aspects concerning the conduct of an aircraft accident investigation, including but not limited to on-site investigative and evidence preservation techniques, human factors, technological factors, environmental factors, legal aspects and technical report writing. The course considered the development of preventative countermeasures, effects of systems integration, the interpretation of biomedical, psychological, and pathological evidence. The effects of existing safety management defects and their possible role in an aircraft accident were also considered. Prepared instructional case studies, conducted group discussions, and evaluated written student assignments. Developed and administered practical and comprehensive cognitive exercises to allow the student to evaluate his ability to successfully solve hypothetical investigative problems.

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Provided investigative and reconstructive expertise to a variety of clients involving aviation-related accidents. Developed an analysis of facts and circumstances surrounding specific events for forensic evaluation. Offered expert opinions based on all available methodology involved in on-site investigations, witness interrogation, literature searches, statistical analysis, destructive and non-destructive testing, accident simulation and teardown analysis. Client services involved courtroom appearances and depositions. Provided management advice and assistance to clients to improve safety performance and manage risk. Developed and submitted written proposals for funded research studies in aviation safety. Conducted numerous aviation accident reconstruction assignments and performed safety assessment evaluations. Gathered, developed, cataloged, collated and analyzed all facts set forth in aircraft accidents, incidents and reported in-flight hazards involving civil aircraft under contract with NASA concerning emergency locator transmitters. Used technical, medical and environmental data related to aircraft operation to discover inadequacies in design, structure, powerplants, or in the performance of aircrew members or other aviation related personnel. Monitored air safety-trends and hazards, and conducted studies to measure and evaluate the degree of risk residing in existing aviation systems. Prepared comprehensive technical reports. During this period, participated in six aviation accident investigations, focusing on the crash survivability aspects of each occurrence. Served as program coordinator for contract military in-residence safety management training, ensuring appropriate instructional content, as well as the development and administration of student and instructor evaluations designed to improve future course