Training Course teaches rotorcraft accident investigation.

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NTSB's 5-day course in rotorcraft accident investigation is intended for investigators from regulatory authorities, investigative agencies, private industry, and potential parties to NTSB investigation. Course offers overview of procedures, methods, and skills required to perform rotorcraft accident investigation. Training will be offered August 16-20, 2010 at NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, VA.



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NTSB Offering Rotorcraft Accident Investigation Course at Training Center Near Washington



The National Transportation Safety Board has developed a five-day course in rotorcraft accident investigation that will be delivered at its training center near Washington in August.

The course, which has been in development for more than a year, was designed to provide investigators from regulatory authorities, investigative agencies, private industry, and potential parties to an NTSB investigation, an overview of the procedures, methods and skills required to perform a comprehensive rotorcraft accident investigation.

The training will be offered August 16-20, 2010, at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia.

Examples from recently concluded investigations will be used to illustrate particular aspects of the investigative process. Case studies may include midair collisions, in-flight fires, in-flight break-ups, and weather-related accidents.

Those interested in learning more should see the complete description of the training, registration information, and cost to attend at: http://www.ntsb.gov/TC/CourseInfo/AS102_2010.htm

The NTSB Training Center provides courses that promote independent, objective, and technically advanced transportation accident investigations. More information about the Training Center is available at http://www.ntsb.gov/tc/TrainingCenter.htm

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