Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
3KHM214Aircraft Accidents and Case Studies2+0+02423.02.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Civil Aviation Cabin Services
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course he primary objective of this course is to understand the causes of past accidents, analyze technical, operational, and human factors by learning from accidents, promote safety-focused thinking, and prepare for potential emergencies. To evaluate the duties, responsibilities, and decision-making processes of the cabin and flight crew in emergency situations through case studies. To examine the impact of communication errors, crew resource management (CRM), stress management, fatigue, and decision-making processes on accidents. To develop risk analysis and preventive approaches to prevent similar errors from recurring, and to evaluate the measures and procedures developed.
To provide individuals with professional awareness who are knowledgeable, responsible, and able to respond appropriately in a crisis.
Course Content The concept of error in aviation, Errors that put the flight at risk, Environmental factors that put the flight at risk, The concept of accidents in aviation and safety culture, Human factors in aviation and accident examples related to decision-making, Takeoff and runway accident case examples, Fire and smoke case examples, Structural damage or explosive-related case examples, Pressure loss and hypoxia case examples, Cabin evacuation case examples, Runway excursion accident examples, Examples of aircraft hijacking and security-related accidents, Examples of turbulence and cabin injury-related accidents, Examples of aircraft control loss-related accidents, Analysis of major and historic aircraft accidents, Safety developments in modern aviation.
Course Methods and Techniques Observation technique, question-answer technique, problem-solving technique, case study technique, presentation technique.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor Tunay Elüstün tunay.elustun@gedik.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Instructor TUNAY ELÜSTÜN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources THY Training Notes
Course Notes Lessons Learned from Aircraft Accidents: Mayday Mayday Mayday – Menderes Çakıcı.
Assignments Kaza Vaka İncelemeleri

Course Category
Engineering %10
Social Sciences %10
Science %10
Field %70

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Assignment 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 1 15
Presentation 1 10 10
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 12 12
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 92

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 It analyzes the fundamental causes of aircraft accidents by explaining the concepts of error in aviation, human factors, environmental risks, and safety and security culture.
2 It evaluates case examples related to fire, pressure loss, turbulence, runway accidents, loss of control, and safety incidents from a multifactorial perspective.
3 Interprets the role of the cabin crew, communication processes, and decision-making mechanisms in emergency and crisis scenarios.
4 It explains the development of modern aviation safety practices based on investigations following aircraft accidents and findings from past aircraft accidents, and discusses their impact on cabin operations.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The concept of error in aviation, errors and threats that put the flight at risk
2 The concept of accidents in aviation, aircraft safety and security culture, and accident prevention
3 Investigations following the plane crash
4 Examples of accidents related to human factors and decision-making in aviation
5 Takeoff and runway accident case studies
6 Fire smoke case examples
7 Examples of pressure loss and hypoxia cases
8 Cabin evacuation case examples
9 Examples of runway excursion accidents
10 Examples of hijacking and security-related incidents
11 Severe turbulence cases
12 Examples of accidents involving loss of aircraft control
13 Investigation of major and historic aircraft accidents
14 Safety and security developments in modern aviation

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13
C1 5 3 3 5 2 2 2 3 2 3 3
C2 4 4 3 2 5 3 3 2 3 2 3 5 4
C3 4 3 3 2 4 5 5 3 4 2 3 5 3
C4 4 4 3 2 4 3 3 4 4 2 4 4 3

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