Analyse and consider the applicability of the ICAO’s SMS in Air Patrol Squadron operations

The Flight Operation Manual provides for the Air Patrol Squadron’s flight safety activity. Personnel can report any flight safety-related occurrences or nonconformities in the TURVA reporting system. The interviews established that only a few reports in relation to annual flight hours were entered into the TURVA system. In addition, shortcomings were noted in occurrence recording and processing.

The investigation commission recommends that the Air Patrol Squadron, so as to improve flight safety, analyse and consider the applicability of the ICAO’s Safety Management System (SMS) in their operations.

The Flight Operation Manual provides for the Air Patrol Squadron’s flight safety activity. Personnel can report any flight safety-related occurrences or nonconformities in the TURVA reporting system. The interviews established that only a few reports in relation to annual flight hours were entered into the TURVA system. In addition, shortcomings were noted in occurrence recording and processing.