The Bureau d'enquêtes sur les incidents et accidents d'aviation (BEIAA) of Gabon, led by Colonel Pamphile N'nang Ndong, recently conducted a two-day seminar in Port-Gentil to promote aviation safety and incident reporting. The seminar, which was attended by various stakeholders, including ASECNA, Gendarmerie des Transports aériens, and Douanes, aimed to educate participants on the importance of reporting incidents and anomalies to prevent accidents and protect lives.
The seminar, which was commissioned by the Minister of State, Minister of Transport, Maritime Merchant, and Logistics, Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, focused on the theme "Aviation Safety Starts with Notification." The BEIAA's Communication Cell Manager, Chéryl Leslie Éteno Ignanga, emphasized that notification is crucial in improving the country's aviation safety system. She explained that the objective of the seminar was to encourage the immediate reporting of incidents and anomalies to prevent accidents.
During the seminar, participants learned about the difference between an accident, a serious incident, and an incident. They also discussed the essential questions of who, when, how, and why notification is necessary. According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (OACI) Annex 13, any event must be notified without delay. The BEIAA has made available a toll-free number (1 306) and an email address ([email protected]) for incident reporting.
The BEIAA's campaign to promote aviation safety and incident reporting is part of its efforts to improve the country's aviation safety system. The seminar in Port-Gentil follows a similar event held in Libreville. The BEIAA's Director, Colonel Pamphile N'nang Ndong, has expressed his commitment to promoting aviation safety and incident reporting across the country.
The seminar was well-received by participants, who showed great interest in the module. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss aviation safety and incident reporting, and to clarify any doubts they may have had. The BEIAA's efforts to promote aviation safety and incident reporting are expected to contribute to a reduction in accidents and improved safety in the country's aviation industry.
The importance of incident reporting cannot be overstated. According to Chéryl Leslie Éteno Ignanga, notification constitutes the raw material that enables the improvement of the aviation safety system. By encouraging the immediate reporting of incidents and anomalies, the BEIAA aims to prevent accidents and protect lives.
The BEIAA's seminar in Port-Gentil was a significant step towards promoting aviation safety and incident reporting in Gabon. The event demonstrated the BEIAA's commitment to improving the country's aviation safety system and its efforts to engage with stakeholders to achieve this goal. The BEIAA's campaign is expected to continue across the country, with future seminars planned to promote aviation safety and incident reporting.
Key points
- The BEIAA conducted a two-day seminar in Port-Gentil to promote aviation safety and incident reporting.
- The seminar aimed to educate participants on the importance of reporting incidents and anomalies to prevent accidents and protect lives.
- The BEIAA has made available a toll-free number and an email address for incident reporting.
