AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
A CRASH COURSE IN SAFETY
The Harry Robertson Aircraft Accident Investigation Laboratory (aka the Crash Lab) is the most comprehensive facility of its kind and the only fully scenario-based accident investigation training facility available in North America, giving students unprecedented opportunities to gain hands-on experience in their field. All accident sites in the lab are replicas of real-life aircraft accidents, specifically designed to reflect reality as closely as possible. At its core, the Crash Lab is designed to allow students to analyze aircraft accidents in a controlled environment. By simulating real-world crash scenarios, students, researchers and professionals can gain an invaluable understanding of the factors contributing to accidents, evaluate design flaws and enhance safety measures. The Crash Lab is utilized by students and professionals alike, such as Safety Science students, participants in Embry-Riddle’s Professional Programs’ short courses or participants in outreach training events involving other schools, safety organizations and safety-related entities. In addition to this, Embry-Riddle students from forensic programs have used the lab to simulate crime scene investigations, and a number of unmanned aerial systems projects have been conducted within the lab. With Embry-Riddle’s strong commitment to the advancement and innovation of materials and sites within the Crash Lab, students can expect to find new, exciting and previously uncovered secrets hidden within its depths.
Robertson Aircraft Accident Investigation Laboratory
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus is home to an 8½ acre outdoor facility with its landscape decorated by damaged and dismantled aircraft. While the sight could be alarming to an unsuspecting passerby, the area serves a much larger purpose for students and faculty at Embry-Riddle — the opportunity to conduct firsthand research and investigation on simulated aircraft accidents.
A MATCH MADE IN THE SKIES
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent federal agency which investigates major transportation accidents, including those involving aircraft. Embry-Riddle collaborates with the NTSB to ensure that safety curriculum maintains its position at the forefront of innovation, providing students with unique academic and career opportunities. Additionally, the Prescott Campus’ Hazy Library houses historical and contemporary NTSB safety and accident reports. With an Embry-Riddle education fueled by NTSB collaboration, students graduate prepared to lead the future of transportation safety.
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