UND Aerospace conducts aircraft accident investigation course The UND Aerospace Foundation and the Air Line Pilots Association, in a cooperative effort, continues a two and one-half day aircraft accident investigation course at the Grand Forks International Airport through June 14. The course provides an advanced level of instruction to individuals who may participate in aviation accident investigations conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. “As unfortunate as they are, aircraft accidents are opportunities for crash investigators to learn more about the errors pilots and organizations may make that result in accidents,” said Dana Siewert, UND Aerospace’s director of aviation safety. “This course develops hands-on skills by recreating an actual aircraft mishap in a learning environment.” Over 30 airline pilots from around the U.S and Canada are participating in each course which uses actual aircraft wreckage donated by a firm in California. The wreckage “site” will be recreated south of the flight operations’ facility and used specifically for investigative training techniques. This course is also offered to a select group of aviation employees and a limited number of aviation students who have completed aviation safety courses at UND. Aviation aircraft manufacturers who have expressed interest in this type of course and training are also attending. A second course has been scheduled for Oct. 9-11. For further information, contact Dana Siewert at 777-7895, siewert@aero.und.edu or check out http://www.aero.und.edu/index.php3.