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Interview: Nuno Aghdassi, Air Safety Investigator

Interview: Nuno Aghdassi, Air Safety Investigator

FromThe Essence Of Safety


Interview: Nuno Aghdassi, Air Safety Investigator

FromThe Essence Of Safety

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Length:
81 minutes
Released:
Mar 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we have a special guest: Nuno Aghdassi, an esteemed investigator from GPIAAF, the Portuguese Office for the Prevention and Investigation of Accidents. Aghdassi shares his remarkable journey into the field, reflecting on the evolution of accident investigations over the years. We talk about the initial stages of an investigation and discuss the pros and cons of flight data and ATC recordings being publicly available, and From the initial stages of an investigation to navigating the influx of flight and accident data, listeners gain invaluable insights into the intricate process of uncovering the truth behind air disasters. Moreover, Nuno sheds light on the impact of politics and conspiracy theories on investigations, offering compelling perspectives on how these challenges need to be managed.
Listeners are treated to firsthand accounts of the attributes and qualities required of future investigators, providing aspiring professionals with invaluable guidance on joining this vital and rewarding team.

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Released:
Mar 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (7)

Hosted by airline pilot and safety investigator Nicolaus Dmoch (M.Sc.), the Essence of Safety podcast takes deep dives into accidents to uncover the often overlooked underlying causes. In the first season, we are going to look at the accidents of a Ju-Air Junkers Ju-52 in the Swiss Alps, a deadly, inadvertent activation of an ejection seat that killed one of the pilots of the famous Red Arrows aerobatics team, and the accident of Rescue 116, an Irish helicopter that was lost during a search-and-rescue missue - and many more.