It was previously in charge of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation in Namibia.[3] In November 2013, the Accident and Incident Investigation department was separated from the (DCA) in the Directorate of Aircraft Accident Investigations (DAAI) to ensure that investigations would be unbiased. Namibia's Chief Accident Investigator now reports directly to the Minister of Works, Transport, and Communication.[4]
The Cabinet of Namibia approved the establishment of the NCAA in 2003.[1] On 1 November 2016, per the Civil Aviation Act, the NCAA was established, and the Directorate of Civil Aviation was dissolved. In 2021, Ericsson Nengola became acting Executive Director of the NCAA. Since 2022, Ms. Toska Sem has taken over as the Executive Director.
^"Safety Zone." (Archive) Namibia Directorate of Civil Aviation. 2 November 2007. Retrieved on 28 January 2013. "We will respond to aircraft accidents as soon as possible but if the accident is within 15 km radius of Windhoek we will respond within 15 minutes from the time the occurrence has been reported to us. A preliminary report of the known facts will be issued as soon as possible. Report(s) should be completed and submitted to the Minister for publication within 90 working days if it is not required to send any aircraft parts abroad for analysis."
^"About DCA." (Archive) Directorate of Civil Aviation. Retrieved on 30 November 2013.
