According to Annex 13 principles, what is the ultimate objective of accident investigation?

• A. Prevention
• B. Causation
• C. Public relations
• D. Profit maximization

Answer: (A)

The aim of accident investigation under Annex 13 is to prevent future accidents and incidents by identifying root and contributing factors and by issuing safety recommendations that lead to concrete safety improvements. The investigation looks at what happened and why, but the end goal is to reduce risk and enhance safety, not to blame individuals or to serve public relations or financial interests. Causation is part of the understanding needed to prevent recurrence, but it serves the larger purpose of safety enhancement, not as the final objective.