aviation investigation

[ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: aviation investigations / investigações de aviação
investigação de aviação
1. A formal and systematic examination of an aircraft accident or incident to determine the cause, contributing factors, and recommendations for prevention
The aviation investigation revealed that pilot error was the primary cause of the crash.
A investigação de aviação revelou que o erro do piloto foi a causa principal do acidente.
2. The process conducted by specialized authorities to analyze aircraft accidents, safety violations, or incidents
The FAA launched an aviation investigation into the mechanical failure.
A FAA iniciou uma investigação de aviação sobre a falha mecânica.
3. An inquiry into aviation-related crimes, smuggling, or security breaches
Aviation investigation uncovered illegal cargo being transported in the cargo hold.
A investigação de aviação descobriu carga ilegal sendo transportada no compartimento de carga.
Aviation investigations are conducted with high transparency in both Brazil and the United States, typically by specialized government agencies (CENIPA in Brazil, NTSB in the USA). These investigations are crucial for public safety and are matters of significant public interest, often covered extensively by media.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
aircraft accident investigationaccident inquirysafety investigationincident investigation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
investigação de aviação
Standard term used in official reports and media
São Paulo
investigação aeronáutica
More formal variant used in official aviation authority documents
Rio de Janeiro
investigação de acidente aeronáutico
Extended form commonly used in legal proceedings
Portugal
investigação de acidente aeronáutico
Preferred formal term by Portuguese aviation authorities

Related Words

accident investigationaviation safetyNTSB (National Transportation Safety Board)accident reportflight data recordercockpit voice recorder

Related Idioms & Phrases

under aviation investigation
launch an aviation investigation
conduct an aviation investigation
pending aviation investigation results
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