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Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is responsible for investigating civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents within the United Kingdom. Its purpose is to improve aviation safety by determining causes and making safety recommendations.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
52

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
4.3

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
143

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
31.1

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
0%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
100%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

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Anniversary Statement: ATR 72 212, G ISLM

Anniversary Statement: ATR 72 212, G ISLM

Friday, 09 January 2026

Multiple electrical system failures on departure from Guernsey Airport on 10 January 2025...

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Anniversary Statement: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W

Anniversary Statement: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Investigation of Rockwell Commander 112 TCA fatal accident, near Fife Airport on 23 December 2024...

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Anniversary Statement: ATR 72 212 A, G CMMK

Anniversary Statement: ATR 72 212 A, G CMMK

Monday, 22 December 2025

Aircraft suffered damaged nose landing gear on landing at Belfast City Airport on 22 December 2024...

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AAIB Report: Cozy Mk IV, G BYLZ

AAIB Report: Cozy Mk IV, G BYLZ

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Loss of engine power on final approach, Gloucestershire Airport, 18 March 2025...

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AAIB Report: Spitfire Mk 26B, G ENAA

AAIB Report: Spitfire Mk 26B, G ENAA

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Fatal accident involving a Spitfire MK 26B, Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire, 28 July 2024...

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Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Human Factors)

Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Human Factors)

Thursday, 13 November 2025

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch are recruiting an Inspector of Air Accidents (Human Factors) ...

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AAIB Report: Cessna T210M, N761JU

AAIB Report: Cessna T210M, N761JU

Thursday, 06 November 2025

Fatal accident involving a Cessna T210M, N761JU, Leeds East Airport, 11 April 2024...

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The AAIB has sent a team to Sherburn in Elmet Airfield, North Yorkshire

The AAIB has sent a team to Sherburn in Elmet Airfield, North Yorkshire

Monday, 03 November 2025

A team of inspectors has been sent to Sherburn in Elmet Airfield, North Yorkshire to begin investigating a light aircraft accident which occurred on S...

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The AAIB has sent a team to Doncaster

The AAIB has sent a team to Doncaster

Thursday, 30 October 2025

A team of inspectors has been sent to Doncaster to begin investigating a helicopter accident which occurred on Thursday 30 October...

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AAIB Report: Discus B, G DJMD / Standard Cirrus, G DCTB

AAIB Report: Discus B, G DJMD / Standard Cirrus, G DCTB

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Fatal accident involving Discus B, G-DJMD and Standard Cirrus, G-DCTB, Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield, Northamptonshire, 25 May 2024...

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The AAIB has sent a team to Portmoak, Kinross

The AAIB has sent a team to Portmoak, Kinross

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

A team of inspectors has been sent to Portmoak, Kinross, to begin investigating a light aircraft accident which occurred on Monday 27 October...

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Anniversary Statement: UAS CGT 50, (UAS reg n/a), 5 October 2023

Anniversary Statement: UAS CGT 50, (UAS reg n/a), 5 October 2023

Friday, 03 October 2025

Right wing separated from airframe in-flight, Radnor Range, Powys, 5 October 2023...

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AAIB Report: SportStar SLM, G CMGB

AAIB Report: SportStar SLM, G CMGB

Thursday, 02 October 2025

Fatal accident involving a SportStar SLM, G-CMGB, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 1 September 2024...

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AAIB Report: Boeing 737 8K5, G TAWB

AAIB Report: Boeing 737 8K5, G TAWB

Thursday, 25 September 2025

Boeing 737-8K5 (G-TAWB), a member of Cabin Crew fell from steps whilst closing the aircraft door for departure, East Midlands Airport, 16 December 202...

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Anniversary Statement: Jodel D120, G AYGG

Anniversary Statement: Jodel D120, G AYGG

Friday, 05 September 2025

Loss of control in flight after reported engine failure, Belhus Woods Country Park, Essex, 7 September 2024...

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Anniversary Statement: G CMGB, SportStar SLM

Anniversary Statement: G CMGB, SportStar SLM

Monday, 01 September 2025

Investigation of SportStar SLM fatal accident, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire on 1 September 2024...

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Anniversary Statement: ATR 42 500, G LMRC, 27 August 2022

Anniversary Statement: ATR 42 500, G LMRC, 27 August 2022

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Loss of multiple flight deck displays, during climb 14 nm north-east of Aberdeen Airport, 27 August 2022...

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The AAIB has sent a team to the Isle of Wight

The AAIB has sent a team to the Isle of Wight

Monday, 25 August 2025

A team of inspectors has been sent to begin investigating a helicopter accident which occurred on Monday 25 August...

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Anniversary Statement: 9H QAA, Boeing 737 8AS

Anniversary Statement: 9H QAA, Boeing 737 8AS

Thursday, 21 August 2025

Aircraft pushed back into blast fence, London Stansted Airport, 21 August 2024 ...

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The AAIB has sent a team of inspectors to Birmingham Airport

The AAIB has sent a team of inspectors to Birmingham Airport

Wednesday, 06 August 2025

An investigation into an incident which occurred on 6 August has begun...

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Anniversary Statement: G PPFS, Cessna FRA150L

Anniversary Statement: G PPFS, Cessna FRA150L

Monday, 28 July 2025

Investigation of Cessna FRA150L fatal accident, field near Thorganby, North Yorkshire, 28 July 2024...

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Anniversary Statement: G ENAA, Spitfire Mk 26B

Anniversary Statement: G ENAA, Spitfire Mk 26B

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Investigation of Spitfire Mk 26B fatal accident, Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire, on 28 July 2024...

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AAIB Report: Grob G109B, G CHYB

AAIB Report: Grob G109B, G CHYB

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Grob G109B (G-CHYB), aircraft pitched down from final approach and struck trees before coming to rest on the A419 near Aston Down Airfield, Gloucester...

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AAIB Report: Guimbal Cabri G2, G FICH

AAIB Report: Guimbal Cabri G2, G FICH

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Guimbal Cabri G2 (G-FICH), uncontrolled yaw resulting in ground contact, Leicester Airport, Leicestershire, 27 September 2024 ...

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The AAIB has sent a team of inspectors to Southend, Essex

The AAIB has sent a team of inspectors to Southend, Essex

Monday, 14 July 2025

An investigation into an accident which occurred on 13 July has begun...

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AAIB Update: Preliminary report into Air India flight AI171

AAIB Update: Preliminary report into Air India flight AI171

Saturday, 12 July 2025

Update on the fatal accident which occurred in Ahmedabad, India on 12 June 2025...

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AAIB Report: Piper PA 23 250, G BKJW

AAIB Report: Piper PA 23 250, G BKJW

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Fatal accident involving a Piper PA-23-250, G-BKJW, 1 nm south-west of Bagby Airfield, North Yorkshire, 6 July 2023...

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AAIB Report: Mini Nimbus C, G CFHG

AAIB Report: Mini Nimbus C, G CFHG

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Fatal accident involving a Mini Nimbus C (G-CFHG), Barlavington, Sussex, 5 June 2024...

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AAIB Report: ATR 42 500, G LMSA

AAIB Report: ATR 42 500, G LMSA

Thursday, 19 June 2025

ATR 42-500 (G-LMSA), engine failure during cruise, north-east of Aberdeen International Airport, 23 July 2024...

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Anniversary Statement: St Helena Airport

Anniversary Statement: St Helena Airport

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Investigation of go-arounds flown at St Helena Airport on 17 June 2023 and subsequently ...

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