Larry Vance
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| Larry Vance | |
|---|---|
 Larry_Vance_photo.jpg Portrait photo Larry Vance from his book MH370: Mystery Solved in 2018 | |
| Born | February 27, 1949 Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Canada |
| 💼 Occupation | Aircraft Accident Investigator for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) (retired), Airline Transport Pilot (retired), Chief Flying Instructor, Author |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Charlotte Vance |
Larry Vance is a Canadian national, presently living in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He has spent his entire working career in aviation, first as a flying instructor, then as a Civil Aviation Inspector for Transport Canada, then as an accident investigator for the Canadian Aviation Safety Board (CASB) and its successor the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), and finally as a consultant providing investigation expertise in cases where there could be litigation. He retired in 2021.
With CASB/TSB, Vance was assigned as Investigator-In-Charge to more than 200 field investigations. He also participated in hundreds of additional investigations in various roles, both domestically and internationally. One prominent role was that of Deputy Investigator-In-Charge of the Swissair 111 crash investigation, for which he and his team received a Government of Canada Certification of Recognition. He also received the prestigious Government of Canada Merit Award for authoring the first version of the CASB/TSB Manual of Investigation Operations.
As a consultant, Vance worked on numerous high-profile investigations worldwide, providing expert reports and testimony at hearings and court proceedings. Also as a consultant, he provided accident investigation training to numerous international clients, including aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and government investigative agencies.
Vance is the author of two books. The first, MH370 Mystery Solved, is about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. It outlines the evidence that is available to explain what happened to the aircraft. The second, Picking Through the Pieces, is an autobiographical account of his career. It contains personal reflections on many of his field investigation experiences, and also provides behind-the-scenes insight into how investigations are conducted.
Early life[edit]
Larry Vance was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Wilbert Carter Vance and Mary Eileen Rebecca Long. He was raised in Sackville, New Brunswick. He and his wife. Charlotte. have three children: Tanya, Laraine, and Andrew.
Career[edit]
- "2016 - 2021 - HVS Aviation Consultancy Group"
- Accident Investigation Consultant
- Investigator for the Canadian Aviation Safety Board (CASB) and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
- Inspector for Transport Canada
- Chief Flying Instructor
- Author
- 2016 - Present Member – HVS Aviation Consultancy Group
- Accident Investigator
- Provide flight reconstruction and operational expertise to aircraft accident investigations
- 2009 - 2016 Member – The AIR Group
- Accident Investigator
- Provide flight reconstruction and operational expertise to aircraft accident investigations
- 1990 – 2009 Transportation Safety Board of Canada – Head Office
- Senior Investigator
- Operations and Human Factors Specialist
- Standards and Training Specialist
- Investigations Audit and Review Specialist
- Procedures Manuals – Principal Author
- 1984 – 1990 Canadian Aviation Safety Board
- Regional Investigator (Atlantic Region)
- Responsible for all aspects of field investigations.
- 1978 – 1984 Transport Canada
- Civil Aviation Inspector
- Development and enforcement of air regulations
- Regulatory oversight of corporate and business aviation operators
- Oversight of Flight Schools
- Regional Training Pilot on Transport Canada’s fleet of aircraft (Atlantic Region)
- Flight Test Examiner – Instrument Check Pilot
- 1969 – 1978 Moncton Flight College
- Chief Flying Instructor
- MFC is recognized internationally as a premier training facility
- Instrumental in the early development of the modern training programs and facilities
Professional Courses[edit]
Training
- Eastern Provincial Airways – B737 – Type Check Training (1981)
- Transport Canada – Management Skills Program (1982)
- Transport Canada Designated Flight Test Examiners Course (1983)
- Instrument Check Pilot Course – Canadian Forces (1983)
- University of Southern California - Accident Investigation (1985)
- University of North Carolina – How Materials Fail (1987)
- Continental Airlines – Cockpit Crew Coordination Concepts (1988)
- Atlantic Police Academy – Investigative Interviewing (1988)
- Aircraft Mechanics – ICS Montreal (1988)
- Airbus – General Familiarization – Accident Investigation – A320 (1988)
- Fredericton Helicopters – Bell 206 Ground School and Flight Training (1989)
- Institute For Advanced Technology – Writing Standards and Procedures (1990)
- University of Southern California – Human Factors In Aviation Safety (1990)
- Boeing – General Familiarization – Accident Investigation – B747 (1993)
- Human Potential Consultants – Advanced Media Relations (1994)
- Carleton University – Completed studies in Public Administration (1995)
- University of Ottawa – Writing Clear and Logical Reports (2004)
Qualifications[edit]
- Forty years flying experience - Airline Transport Pilot License (retired).
- Over 12,000 flying hours flying on a variety of aircraft.
- Former Chief Flying Instructor, Training Captain and Instrument Check Pilot.
- Former Civil Aviation Inspector – Transport Canada.
- Thirty-five years experience in aircraft accident investigation
- Twenty-four years with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) - formerly the Canadian Aviation Safety Board (CASB) – Senior Investigator (retired).
- Twelve years as a Consultant – providing independent investigation services.
- Former Chief Coordinator/Instructor at the TSB Investigation Workshops.
- Significant international experience as Canadian Accredited Representative at aircraft accidents.
- Instructor providing aircraft accident investigation training internationally.
Significant Investigation Activities[edit]
- Over 200 field investigations as Investigator-In-Charge.
- Hundreds of additional investigations in various roles, both domestically and internationally.
- 1985 – Gander, Newfoundland, Canada – Crash of Arrow Air DC-8 – 256 fatalities – Participated in the field investigation – involved in studies to determine how airframe icing may have been involved.
- 1989 – Dryden, Ontario, Canada – Crash of Air Ontario F28 – 24 fatalities – Assigned as Deputy IIC – involved in all aspects of the field investigation including management and oversight responsibilities – the investigation and subsequent Judicial Inquiry (Moshansky Commission) resulted in significant changes to safety standards both in Canada and internationally.
- 1991 – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Crash of Nationair DC-8 – 261 fatalities – Assigned as Operations Group Chair – led the investigation of the operational and human factors aspects – authored the related group reports and participated in the completion of the public report.
- 1998 – Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada – Crash of Swissair 111 – MD11 – 229 fatalities. Assigned as Deputy IIC – lead investigator and principal author of the public report - significant management responsibility and oversight of one of the most complex accident investigations ever undertaken – full time for more than 4 1/2 years – coordinator for wreckage retrieval and reconstruction – principal briefer and ongoing contact person for families/NOK.
- 2005 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Crash of Air France A340 – 309 people on board, no fatalities, total hull loss – Assigned as Operations Group Chair – led the investigation into the operational and human factors aspects – authored the related group reports and participated in the completion of the public report.
Recognition and Awards[edit]
- Government of Canada Merit Award for “Dedication and professionalism in preparing, coordinating and producing the Transportation Safety Board’s Manual of Investigation Operations”. (1991)
- Government of Canada Certification of Recognition for overwhelming compassion, humanity and dedication to duty in the aftermath of the Swissair tragedy. Your extraordinary effort and respect are deserving of service-wide recognition.” (2001)
- Head of the Public Service Award for “Excellence in Service Delivery.” (2003)
Activities and Interests[edit]
- Former President – Riverview Figure Skating Club
- Former President – Riverview Ringette Association
- Former Board Member – Riverview Boys and Girls Club
- Hockey/Ringette Coordinator, Manager, Coach and Referee
- Former owner – Sylvan Learning Centre Franchise – Ottawa
Personal life[edit]
As of 1990[update], Vance and his wife, Charlotte, children and their families reside in Ottawa.
Books[edit]
- MH370: Mystery Solved – explains what really happened with the disappearance of Malaysia Flight MH370
- Picking Through the Pieces: The Life Story of an Aircraft Accident Investigator (2020) — about the fascinating autobiographical view into Aviation accidents and incidents investigations
References[edit]
External links[edit]
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