Accident Scene

Question 1

Reference and form

Answer 1

PM184

DASM?

Question 2

Elements of initial response

Answer 2

Priority 1 - save lives, keep yourself safe

• onboard + 3rd parties
• Crash site Location and access

Priority 2 - secure the site

• Incident site commander to control
• safety and security: Hazards, evidence preservation, perimeters, entry log

Priority 3 - evidence preservation

• perishable evidence: witness marks, record of changes, witness list and initial statements.
• Quaratine of other potential evidence

Question 3

Paperwork

Answer 3

Defence aviation safety manual Part 2 Chap 3
Aviation accident WHS manual
Hazards at aircraft accident sites - Guidance for police and emergency personnel
Aviation accident work health and safety manual
AAW for your aircraft - 002?

Airfield emergency plan - each base different
Unit emergency plan - need to be involved

Question 4

Principles of documentation and preservation of evidence after an accident

Answer 4

Treat it like a crime scene
Only disturb if rescue survivors
If disturbed record and document process
Part of IX will look at cause of injuries or fatalities/survivability aspects +effectiveness of emergency response

Question 5

Information for IX

Answer 5

Accident sequence of events
Correct identification of those injured or killed
Cause of injuries/death
Survivability aspects
Effectiveness of life support equipment
Effectiveness of emergency response
Contributing factors - medial, psychological, psychiatric, human, social or occupational eg physiological.

Question 6

Perishable evidence/data

Answer 6

Toxicological specimens
Witness memories
Ground scars
Impact marks
Body. Positions
Position of survivors
Recorded data

Question 7

Witness consideration

Answer 7

Crew and passengers + 3rd parties
- indirectly involved, those who witnessed
Identify witnesses
Reminder: interviewing done by AAIT only

Question 8

What is required of the AVMO

Answer 8

Medical examinations
72 hours/14 days histories
- ASIT SAVMO role but you may be asked to commence on their behalf
- need to be for all accident aircrew members, all involved maintenance personnel, any individual suspected of being involved
- Form 184 - medical report on an aircraft incident or accident.
- as close to the accident as possible
- sufficient blood and urine
- full spinal imaging as necessary
- other tests as needed
- Liaise with ASIT SAVMO and coroner
- if passed: full body imaging of remains, finger or footprint of remains and assist with autopsy.

Question 9

Key functions of the AVMO in initial accident response and preparation for ASIT arrival

Answer 9

Situation dependent - follow UEP/AEP
Provide emergency are 
- working with first response team - PPE, training
- medical care for those on site 
- are there injured survivors?

Liaison with civilian medical response
Biological/toxicological samples of survivors
Secure an area for physical examinations and interviews of survivors
Ensure debriefing and follow up protocol
Other specialist advise
Assist parent units Single Services NOTICAS

Preparation for ASIT

• Collection and quarantining of medical related evidence eg impounding records
• Gathering and compiling other medical related information
• Observation and notes.