IMPROVING AVIATION SAFETY

13/11/2024

Workshop at Technical University of Munich on Visual-Based Flight Data Reconstruction for Flight Accident Investigation

A dynamic workshop took place at Technical University of Munich (TUM), focusing on visual and witness-based flight data reconstruction as a tool for accident investigation. The event brought together students of the chair of Ergonomics to discuss cutting-edge methodologies for uncovering the causes of aviation incidents and how safety can be further improved.
Throughout the workshop, students delivered insightful presentations on a variety of topics related to flight data reconstruction. These included the integration of witness testimonies, the use of AI to recreate flight paths and the role of visual data such as video recordings or photographs. The students agreed that visual data is more reliable than witness data, however not always observations are digitally recorded.
The highlight of the event was a presentation by Dr. Marcus Bauer from the company iwiation, who shared invaluable experiences gathered through several published accident investigations. Dr. Bauer emphasized the importance of data collection that support the investigation and root cause analysis. He showcased the innovative techniques of iwi® methodology to enhance the accuracy and reliability of data reconstruction.
A critical discussion point during the workshop was the capability of immersive visualization for human factor analysis, which is increasingly recognized as a pivotal aspect of accident investigations. Human errors remain the leading root cause of accidents in the aerospace sector, and the ability to analyze behavioral and decision-making patterns through such methods is crucial for further improving aviation safety.
The workshop concluded with a Q&A session, where attendees exchanged ideas and explored the future potential of combining visual data and human factor insights to improve aviation safety. This event not only deepened the participants’ understanding of accident reconstruction but also underscored the importance of bridging academic knowledge with industry expertise.

1/10/2024

ISASI (International Society of Air Safety Investigators)

Dr. Bauer shared his 15 years of experience at ISASI (International Society of Air Safety Investigators) conference in Lisbon, using eye witness data in the field of flight accident data reconstruction.

He further explained to the audience the influencing factors on witness interviewing accuracy and how latest technologies can support the investigator to faster collect statements and perform on site a first witness data consistency check.

8/6/2024

First iwiAI camera system in operation

Our new camera surveillance system, called iwiAI, has commenced operation at Kulmbach Airfield with its first camera, enhancing the airport monitoring capabilities with advanced visual aircraft detection technology. This state-of-the-art system accurately tracks 24/7 aircraft movements and identifies call signs, ensuring a higher level of security and operational efficiency.

17/4/2024

Aero 2024 at Friedrichshafen

It’s Aero time again, sharing aerospace news at Friedrichshafen in Germany.
We are proud to present our latest achievements and developments around our airport surveillance system.
In addition to new integrated payment solution and Flarm landing warning zone, our new partnership with iPro (former Panasonic) for the camera system completes the portfolio for future surveillance system for small airfields and helipads.

12/4/2024

Podcast Aviation Safety with Bruce Webb

Marcus Bauer is a pioneer of accident reconstruction using a painstaking process, Marcus builds virtual recreations of accidents, down to the most crucial details. His work has helped international authorities, manufacturers, and operators, identify the root cause of accidents, so they might prevent similar ones in the future
In this conversation, I’ll speak with Marcus about his unique line of work. We’ll delve into his process, from gathering eyewitnesses testimony, to analyzing video, and building the final accident reconstruction. -> Podcast Link
https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/push-to-talk-with-bruce-webb-a-helicopter-podcast/id1640747361?i=1000652106087