History of ISASI

It was formed to promote air safety by the exchange of ideas, experiences and information about aircraft accident investigations, and to aid in the advancement of flight safety.  The Society assists in providing professional networking opportunities among its members .

The original Society was founded in the United States on August 14, 1964. At the organizational meeting, the governing by-laws were adopted, and the first slate of officers elected. Mr. Joseph 0. Fluett of the U. S. Civil Aeronautics Board, was elected the first President.

With the establishment of the Canadian and Australian Societies' and over 100 individual members from 35 countries, the international nature of the Society was recognized in 1977, and the name was changed to The International Society of Air Safety Investigators. Affiliated Societies are located in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Latin America,  Middle East and North Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, United States and West Africa.

The affairs of the Society are administered by its International Council comprised of Officers and Councilors elected biennially by the membership and include the Society President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Advisor (Immediate Past President) and Councilors representing the affiliated national Societies and International members.

ISASI is dedicated to improving aircraft accident/incident investigation and aviation safety.