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Message from the Accident Classification Task Force (ACTF) Secretary: Hanada Said
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the IATA Annual Safety Report highlights its evolution over the decades. Since its launch in 1964, it has become an indispensable tool for tracking and enhancing commercial aviation safety.
Over the years, the IATA Annual Safety Report has evolved, embracing new technologies and methodologies to improve its effectiveness. It’s transition to today’s digital platform is an example of this progress, making the report more accessible and user-friendly for users across the globe.
A major strength of the IATA Annual Safety Report lies in its data-driven approach. The report provides the user the capability to analyse comprehensive data sets, identify trends, patterns, and safety issues, and enables stakeholders to develop targeted strategies for improvement. The IATA Accident Classification Task Force (ACTF) enhances this approach by validating accidents, pinpointing contributing factors, and formulating recommendations to mitigate high-risk categories.
The latest version of the IATA Annual Safety Report introduces features that enhance its usability and functionality. The ability to access and visualize global and regional commercial aviation accident data since 2005 marks a substantial improvement. It also enables users to check the status of final accident investigation reports by region.
Utilizing this comprehensive data resource, the aviation community can make informed decisions and drive continuous improvements in aviation safety. As we mark the 60th anniversary milestone of the report, it's essential to reflect on the progress achieved and reaffirm our commitment to prioritizing safety in commercial aviation.
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Safety Report Methods and Assumptions
The IATA Annual Safety Report is intended to present the most current information at the time of publication. Please note the following caveats:
- The accidents analyzed and the categories and contributing factors assigned to those accidents are based on the best available information at the time of classification by the ACTF.
- Many accident investigations are not complete when the ACTF meets to classify the year’s events and additional facts may be uncovered during an investigation that could change the currently assigned classifications in the future.
- The sectors used to create the accident rates are the most up-to-date available at the time of production.
- Results of analysis from 2019– 2023 reports are used as benchmarks for comparison; however, historical numbers presented in this 2023 Safety Report may not exactly match earlier editions due to accident data/sectors updates during the intervening period.
- Learn more about HRC and their DIPs
- Learn more about recommendations for accident prevention
- Learn more about the IATA Annual Safety Report and accident data across multiple regions, aviation sectors, and other selectable filters
- Learn more about the ACTF, please refer to the section below
Accident Classification Task Force (ACTF)
The ACTF, which reports to the IATA Safety Group (SG), is charged with validating and categorizing accidents arising from commercial aviation operations. This includes scheduled/charter passenger or cargo services, with a certified maximum aircraft take-off weight (MTOW) of at least 5,700 kg (12,540 lb.). The ACTF is composed of safety experts from IATA member airlines, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), professional associations and federations, as well as other industry stakeholders.
All accidents included in the IATA Annual Safety Report website are reviewed, validated and classified by the ACTF. Taxonomies are an important tool for our classification scheme. Common and appropriate taxonomies and definitions create a uniform industry language which enhance the accuracy of data analysis and communication The ACTF is reviewing its taxonomy and definitions for aviation accidents in an effort to ensure they reflect industry best practices. This work is ongoing and is expected to be completed with SG endorsement in 2024.
The list of members will be included here.
2023 ACTF members:
| Andreas Poehlitz (Chair) LUFTHANSA |
Shannon Masters |
Mark Diaz THE BOEING COMPANY |
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Suha Senol |
Luis Savio dos Santos EMBRAER |
Kate Keogh UNITED AIRLINES |
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Anara Nurpeissova |
Paulo Soares Oliveira Filho EMBRAER |
Patrick Jordan VEREINIGUNG COCKPIT |
| Denis Kozbagarov AIR ASTANA |
Rodrigo Pessano Coelho GOL LINHAS AÉREAS |
David Schöne VEREINIGUNG COCKPIT E.V. (VC) |
| Jeffrey Mee AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION (ALPA) |
Ruben Morales |
Greg Brock WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION (WMO) |
| Paul Jouas ATR |
Yasuo Ishihara HONEYWELL |
Mark Searle IATA |
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Renato Achoa |
Gustavo Avila HONG KONG EXPRESS |
Gabriel Acosta |
| Eric East BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES |
Arnaud Du Bédat IFALPA |
Hanada Said IATA |
| Martin Plumleigh BOEING DIGITAL AVIATION SOLUTIONS/JEPPESEN |
Taku Shiina JAPAN AIRLINES |
Nathan Toltesi |
| Colin Vollrath DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED |
David Fisher MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES REGIONAL JET (MHIRJ) |