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Air Crash Investigation

Australia has over seven million square kilometres of land, and because of this aviation is an important way to connect the nation. While aviation is a safe and easy way to travel, accidents still occur every month.

Airplane investigations are extremely vital - they are used to diagnose problems, pinpointing trouble areas and assessing why things went wrong. After these factors are determined, any fault can be uncovered and the factors leading to the accident may be prevented in the future.

Philippa Gagg is completing her final year at the University of Technology, Sydney. She is undertaking a Bachelor of Business and has maintained a distinction average. Throughout her studies she has gained experience in marketing and forensic auditing, and plans to complete Honours.

Jim Horie is a member of the Lawyer Pilot Bar Association, holds: a Commercial Pilot Licence; a Multiple Engines Command Instrument Rating, an Air Transport Pilot Licence Credit, and 1400 flight hours. He is also a solicitor and member of the New South Wales Law Society; and a member of the Australian Institute of Physics. In addition Jim has had good Japanese Police Forensic Investigation Experience before coming to Australia. He holds Philippa in very high regard.