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AAIB Report: Airbus A320 216, Aircraft descended during go around

AAIB Report: Airbus A320 216, Aircraft descended during go around

Thursday, 20 August 2020

An Airbus A320-216 (EC-KLT) made two approaches above the correct descent profile, on each occasion leading to a missed approach, 26 August 2019. ...

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AAIB Report: Airbus A320 214, contained engine failure and unnecessary emergency evacuation

AAIB Report: Airbus A320 214, contained engine failure and unnecessary emergency evacuation

Thursday, 06 August 2020

Shortly after the takeoff roll of an Airbus A320-214 (OE-LOA) was commenced it was rejected, due to a contained engine failure, 1 March 2019. As the f...

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AAIB Report: Airbus A320 214 departure from incorrect runway intersection.

AAIB Report: Airbus A320 214 departure from incorrect runway intersection.

Thursday, 06 August 2020

During pre-flight preparations, both pilots of an Airbus A320-214 (G-EZWE) completed a takeoff performance calculation based on the incorrect runway i...

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AAIB Report: Airbus A320 232 burning smell in the cockpit

AAIB Report: Airbus A320 232 burning smell in the cockpit

Thursday, 30 July 2020

The flight crew of an Airbus A320-232 (G-EUYB) detected strong acrid fumes on the flight deck, 23 September 2019. After landing and removing their mas...

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AAIB Report: DH 82A Tiger Moth, fatal accident

AAIB Report: DH 82A Tiger Moth, fatal accident

Thursday, 16 July 2020

A DH-82A Tiger Moth (N54556) rolled into a steeply banked turn and struck the ground in a steep nose-down attitude near Hythe, Kent, 21 July 2019. The...

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Vacancy: Safety Data Co Ordinator

Vacancy: Safety Data Co Ordinator

Thursday, 16 July 2020

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch are recruiting a safety data co-ordinator...

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AAIB Publishes 2019 Annual Safety Review

AAIB Publishes 2019 Annual Safety Review

Monday, 06 July 2020

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has published its Annual Safety Review covering Branch activity for 2019. ...

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Vacancies: Facilities Officers

Vacancies: Facilities Officers

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch are recruiting two Facilities Officers...

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The AAIB has sent a team to Warwickshire

The AAIB has sent a team to Warwickshire

Thursday, 25 June 2020

The AAIB has sent a team to Warwickshire to investigate an accident which occurred on 24 June involving a Bell 407 helicopter. ...

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AAIB Report: DJI M600 Pro, UAS failed to follow controller inputs

AAIB Report: DJI M600 Pro, UAS failed to follow controller inputs

Thursday, 25 June 2020

A DJI M600 Pro suffered a GPS-compass error and did not respond to the return-to-home function. It subsequently collided with the roof of a house befo...

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AAIB Report: Boeing 737 4Q8, partial electrical failure

AAIB Report: Boeing 737 4Q8, partial electrical failure

Thursday, 18 June 2020

A Boeing 737-4Q8 (G-JMCR) suffered a partial electrical failure resulting in the loss of a number of systems. The pilot declared a MAYDAY and proceede...

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AAIB Report: Cirrus SR22T, insufficient engine power on takeoff

AAIB Report: Cirrus SR22T, insufficient engine power on takeoff

Thursday, 18 June 2020

A Cirrus SR22T (2-RORO) produced varying amounts of power on takeoff, insufficient to allow the aircraft to climb away and it contacted power lines be...

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Vacancy: Publications Officer (Apprentice)

Vacancy: Publications Officer (Apprentice)

Thursday, 18 June 2020

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is recruiting a Publications Officer (Apprentice)...

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Staying COVID 19 Secure in 2020

Staying COVID 19 Secure in 2020

Tuesday, 02 June 2020

The AAIB confirms we have complied with the government’s guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19....

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AAIB Report: Standard Cirrus 75, fatal accident

AAIB Report: Standard Cirrus 75, fatal accident

Thursday, 28 May 2020

During ground roll, the tailplane detached from the Standard Cirrus 75 (G-DDGX). Signals for the takeoff to be aborted did not reach either pilot. The...

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AAIB Report: Airbus A319 111, Obscured pilot vision caused by misted oxygen mask

AAIB Report: Airbus A319 111, Obscured pilot vision caused by misted oxygen mask

Thursday, 21 May 2020

During a smoke and fumes event on an Airbus A319-111 (G-EZNM) the pilots’ oxygen masks misted up shortly after donning. This was due to a combination ...

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AAIB Report: Britten Norman Islander, skidded on touchdown and overran the runway

AAIB Report: Britten Norman Islander, skidded on touchdown and overran the runway

Thursday, 21 May 2020

Following a heavy rain shower which made the runway wet, a Britten-Norman Islander (VP-MNI) made a positive touchdown but could not stop. It overran t...

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AAIB Report: Boeing 747 436, unreliable airspeed indications

AAIB Report: Boeing 747 436, unreliable airspeed indications

Thursday, 30 April 2020

On reaching top of climb, a Boeing 747-436 (G-BNLN) experienced unreliable airspeed indications resulting in overspeed warnings and activation of the ...

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AAIB Report: Bell 429 GlobalRanger, un commanded yaw pedal movement and trim runaway

AAIB Report: Bell 429 GlobalRanger, un commanded yaw pedal movement and trim runaway

Thursday, 30 April 2020

This report refers to two separate events with the same Bell 429 GlobalRanger helicopter (G-WLTS), one on 15 June 2018 and one on 2 January 2019. ...

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AAIB Report: Boeing 737 86N, unstable approach and loss of altitude on go around

AAIB Report: Boeing 737 86N, unstable approach and loss of altitude on go around

Thursday, 23 April 2020

During an unstable approach to Bristol Airport, a Boeing 737-86N (I-NEOT) descended below the approach path before being instructed to go around by th...

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AAIB Special Bulletin: Biocide treatment of aircraft fuel

AAIB Special Bulletin: Biocide treatment of aircraft fuel

Tuesday, 21 April 2020

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has published a Special Bulletin concerning a serious incident involving an Airbus A321 aircraft on 26 February...

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AAIB Report: Jabiru UL 450, collision with stationary glider

AAIB Report: Jabiru UL 450, collision with stationary glider

Thursday, 16 April 2020

Whilst attempting to go around from low height, a Jabiru UL-450 (G-ROYC) descended and drifted left and collided with a stationary glider which was wa...

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AAIB Report: Jodel D117A, heavy landing due to detachment of prosthesis

AAIB Report: Jodel D117A, heavy landing due to detachment of prosthesis

Thursday, 16 April 2020

A Jodel D117A aircraft (G-AZII) landed heavily when the pilot’s prosthetic adapter disconnected from the control column late in the approach, 8 April ...

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Covid 19 statement: 25 March

Covid 19 statement: 25 March

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

The AAIB remains operational during these unprecedented times. ...

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AAIB Report: Guimbal Cabri G2, helicopter caught fire and was destroyed

AAIB Report: Guimbal Cabri G2, helicopter caught fire and was destroyed

Thursday, 19 March 2020

The pilot of a Guimbal Cabri G2 (G-CILR) noticed smoke emanating from the left side of the rotor mast. He evacuated and the helicopter was destroyed b...

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AAIB Report: Piper PA 46 310P Malibu, N264DB, 21st January 2019

AAIB Report: Piper PA 46 310P Malibu, N264DB, 21st January 2019

Friday, 13 March 2020

Today the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) publishes its final report into the loss of Piper PA-46-310P Malibu, N264DB, on 21st January 2019....

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Vacancy: Head of Business Support

Vacancy: Head of Business Support

Thursday, 20 February 2020

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is recruiting a Head of Business Support...

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Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Recorded Data)

Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Recorded Data)

Thursday, 20 February 2020

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is recruiting a Recorded Data Inspector....

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AAIB Report: Sikorsky S 61N Sea King, damaged beyond economical repair

AAIB Report: Sikorsky S 61N Sea King, damaged beyond economical repair

Thursday, 30 January 2020

During transfer the Sikorsky S-61N Sea King (G-ATBJ) took off for a hover check and pitched nose-down, striking the ground on its nose before coming t...

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AAIB Report: Skyranger Swift 912S, nose landing gear failure

AAIB Report: Skyranger Swift 912S, nose landing gear failure

Thursday, 30 January 2020

The aircraft’s nose landing gear failed during a normal landing roll, causing the aircraft to pitch over and come to a rest inverted, 15 September 201...

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