Improving Aviation Safety

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Improving Aviation Safety Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ASCI 202 The distinction between the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Safety Management System (SMS) is relatively straightforward. The National Transportation Safety Board is responsible for conducting investigations into all civil aviation accidents within the continental United States, as well as 0

significant incidents that have taken place in other modes of transportation[ CITATION NTS23 \l 1033 ]. The Short Message Service is an established method utilized by the Federal Aviation Administration to effectively manage safety risks and ensure the efficacy of risk controls across the organization [ CITATION FAA221 \l 1033 ]. This encompasses various practices, policies, and systematic procedures that are implemented for the purpose of managing safety risks. The system is applicable to both internal entities within the Federal Aviation Administration and external organizations within the aviation industry [ CITATION FAA221 \l 1033 ]. The global adoption of standardized SMS within the aviation industry is increasingly becoming a prevalent practice. The step in the evolution of aviation safety is acknowledged by the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and civil aviation authorities (CAA), as well as product/services providers [ CITATION FAA221 \l 1033 ]. Moreover, SMS is also regarded and employed as a fundamental business process in the aviation industry, particularly in the tracking of safety management systems[ CITATION Wis231 \l 1033 ]. The National Transportation Safety Board is responsible for conducting investigations, compiling reports, and identifying the factors that contribute to transportation accidents across various modes of transportation, including aircraft, trains, cars, ships, pipelines, and other incidents of a catastrophic or recurring nature such as Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) and commercial space transportation accidents. The National Transportation Safety Board can identify safety issues and subsequently provide prevention recommendations. These recommendations are designed to mitigate the occurrence of future accidents or minimize the extent of injuries sustained in such incidents. [ CITATION Gar23 \l 1033 ]. 1

The following enumeration outlines the services offered by SMS within the industry. 1. The provision of a structured risk management decision-making process benefits both certificate holders and the organization. [ CITATION FAA22 \l 1033 ] 2. Exhibiting proficiency in safety management practices prior to the occurrence of any failures. [ CITATION FAA22 \l 1033 ] 3. Enhancement in risk controls by implementing a structured safety assurance process. [ CITATION FAA22 \l 1033 ] 4. An efficient exchange of knowledge between regulatory bodies and certificate holders is crucial for effective implementation and adherence to regulations. [ CITATION FAA22 \l 1033 ] 5. The implementation of safety promotion framework is crucial in fostering and nurturing a safety culture. [ CITATION FAA22 \l 1033 ] There exist both positive and negative aspects associated with Short Message Service. Several errors or problems arise in the implementation of the SMS program, including the following: 1. The implementation phase may be overestimated. The organization demonstrates a lack of realism regarding the maturity of SMS implementation, as they establish aviation safety goals and objectives that surpass their current capabilities in SMS data management. 2. Insufficient Prescriptive/Performative Equilibrium. Both the implementation of performing and prescriptive aviation Safety Management Systems has their own set 2

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of advantages and disadvantages. To effectively implement SMS, it is imperative for providers and regulators to collaborate and gain a comprehensive understanding of the optimal utilization of each party's capabilities, including the specific contexts, timing, and methods in which they can be most effectively employed. 3. Methodology for Substantiating an Appropriate Threshold of Safety. The issue pertaining to SMS lies in its inherent deficiency in terms of resiliency. To clarify, SMS implementations lacking balanced prescriptive/performing standards, facing impractical scrutiny in their implementation, and lacking diverse evidence for Alos, are not viable in the long term. The challenging aspect of SMS lies in the observation that errors may yield favorable outcomes in the immediate timeframe, while optimal decisions may prove difficult to execute within a short span. [ CITATION Tyl21 \l 1033 ] The National Transportation Safety Board follows a specific reporting process. This implies that in the event of an accident, a sequence of reports is transmitted to the government. When a crash occurs, investigators are provided by the NTSB field office and headquarter, and all investigations and evidence will be presented to a counsel. All the reports mentioned are based on verifiable facts and are presented on a quarterly basis in Washington DC. The final outcomes will be determined through a series of presentations. The National Transportation Safety Board is responsible for determining the "provable" cause of an incident, rather than assigning liability. [ CITATION NTS23 \l 1033 ] Based on my extensive reading and research, I believe both Safety Reporting systems contribute to enhancing the safety of transportation and travel. The question of superiority or greatness does not depend on individuals or entities. When subjected to examination, both the 3

National Transportation Safety Board and Safety Management System will yield a favorable endorsement for prioritizing the safety of all stakeholders, including private entities, the public, and governmental bodies. References AV WEB. (2019, June 12). NTSB Accident Investigations: What You Need To Know . Retrieved from www.avweb.com: https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/ntsb-accident- investigations-what-you-need-to-know/ Britton, T. (2021, June 01). SMS Pro Aviation Safety Software Blog 4 Airlines & Airports . Retrieved from www.aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com: https://aviationsafetyblog.asms- pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-human-factors-5-things-to-know Britton, T. (2021, July 27). SMS Pro Aviation Safety Software Blog 4 Airlines & Airports . Retrieved from www.aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com: https://aviationsafetyblog.asms- pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-programs-common-mistakes 4

FAA.gov. (2022, March 02). Safety Management System . Retrieved from www.faa.gov: https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/sms FAA.gov. (2022, May 19). Safety Management System . Retrieved from www.faa.gov: https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/sms/explained Halbert, G. L. (2023, September 01). NTSB Challenges and Expectations for 2021 . Retrieved from www.hklaw.com: https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2021/01/ntsb- challenges-and-expectations-for-2021 NTSB.gov. (2023, September 01). Aviation Investigation Search . Retrieved from www.ntsb.gov: https://www.ntsb.gov/Pages/AviationQueryV2.aspx USA.gov. (2023, September 01). National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) . Retrieved from www.usa.gov: https://www.usa.gov/agencies/national-transportation-safety-board Wisner Baum. (2023, September 01). NTSB: WHAT IS IT & HOW DOES IT FUNCTION? Retrieved from www.winerbaum.com: https://www.wisnerbaum.com/aviation-accident/ntsb- what-is-it-how-does-it-function-/ 5

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