Title:
Accident Case Studies and Reflections on an NTSB Career
Topic:
Noteworthy Accidents and Lessons Learned From Them During a Full Career with NTSB
Speaker(s):
Robert 'Bob' Benzon, Former Senior Air Safety Investigator-NTSB
Brief Description:
Come see this enlightening 2-hour presentation and bring a pilot friend with you!
Bob Benzon served as Investigator in charge of US Airways Flight 1549 "Miracle on the Hudson", TWA 800 and other high-profile airplane crash investigations. His presentation will include these and other major accident cases. He will also discuss his personal reflections on an exemplary career at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Mr. Benzon's career:
-Air Force pilot flying multiple combat missions in Vietnam
-Joined the NTSB in 1984 and was awarded the NTSB Chairman's award, the highest honor bestowed upon an NTSB investigator.
-Served as Investigator in Charge (IIC) of nearly 100 major aircraft accidents and incidents
-More then 80% of his recommendations have been adopted, helping avert countless crashes and deaths of airline passengers.
Location of Seminar:
FIT - Center for Aeronautics and Innovation (CAI)
1050 West NASA Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Directions to Venue:
Seminar to be held at the 'Center for Aeronautics and Innovation' Building, located at 1050 West NASA Blvd, Melbourne, FL
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Seating:
100
seats at the facility,
39
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Orlando FSDO FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Special Thanks to our sponsors:
College of Aeronautics (Florida Institute of Technology)
Space Coast FAASTeam
Orlando FSDO FAA Safety Team
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Advanced Knowledge Topic 1
1 Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP13
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