Technical work programme responsibilities:
maintaining the currency of Annex 13 and related documents, such as the Manual of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
monitoring developments in accident investigation techniques and practices in States
monitoring developments in system safety concepts
maintaining the currency of provisions related to assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families
contributing to ICAO safety projects such as the prevention of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), reduction of approach and landing accidents (ALAR) and the Continuous Monitoring Approach programme (CMA)
assist in organizing and participating in workshops and seminars related to accident/incident investigation
processing of safety recommendations addressed to ICAO
publish safety recommendations of global concern
development of flight recorder related provisions for investigations
maintain an electronic library of Final Reports
participate as required or requested by Contracting States in investigations of accidents of heightened public attention or diplomatic sensitivity providing procedural guidance and suggestions to advance the investigation to the greatest extent possible
Council technical committee, AN Commission panels and Secretariat study groups:
Accident Investigation Panel (AIGP)
Flight Recorder Specific Working Group (FLIRECSWG)