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AAIB Report: Reims Cessna FRA150M (G BDNR), Engine failure due to failure of cylinder retention studs

AAIB Report: Reims Cessna FRA150M (G BDNR), Engine failure due to failure of cylinder retention studs

Thursday, 16 March 2023

During a training flight, a Reims Cessna FRA150M (G-BDNR) carried out a forced landing in a field approximately four miles from Retford Gamston Airpor...

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Anniversary Statement: Sikorsky S 92A helicopter, G MCGY

Anniversary Statement: Sikorsky S 92A helicopter, G MCGY

Friday, 03 March 2023

Anniversary Statement for accident to Sikorsky S-92A helicopter, G-MCGY, at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Devon, on 4 March 2022....

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AAIB Special Bulletin: Bombardier CL 600 2B16 (604), D AAAY

AAIB Special Bulletin: Bombardier CL 600 2B16 (604), D AAAY

Thursday, 02 March 2023

A second Special Bulletin has been published on the uncommanded, unarrested flaps extension while in the climb after departing from Farnborough Airpor...

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Remembering those affected by air accidents

Remembering those affected by air accidents

Monday, 20 February 2023

20 February is the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families. The AAIB joins colleagues around the world commemorating th...

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Anniversary Statement: Piper PA 32 200 G KNOW

Anniversary Statement: Piper PA 32 200 G KNOW

Friday, 10 February 2023

Engine failed in flight, Steyning Valley, South Downs Way, East Sussex, 11 February 2022....

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N999PX: Anniversary Statement

N999PX: Anniversary Statement

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Loss of control and runway excursion during an attempted landing at London Stansted Airport, on 31 January 2022. ...

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AAIB Report: DG 300 Elan (G CKJH), Fatal accident

AAIB Report: DG 300 Elan (G CKJH), Fatal accident

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Fatal Accident involving a DG-300 Elan (G-CKJH) near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, 7 July 2022....

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AAIB Report: Grob G103C Twin III Acro (G CFWC), Stalling and collision with trees

AAIB Report: Grob G103C Twin III Acro (G CFWC), Stalling and collision with trees

Thursday, 19 January 2023

During a simulated failed winch launch, a Grob G103C Twin III Acro stalled and collided with trees at Usk Airfield, Monmouthshire....

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Procurement and Training Officer Job Opportunity at the AAIB

Procurement and Training Officer Job Opportunity at the AAIB

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

A new job opportunity for a Procurement and Training Officer has arisen at the AAIB. If you are able to use your own initiative and want to develop yo...

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SAIA and FAA to jointly oversee Virgin Orbit investigation

SAIA and FAA to jointly oversee Virgin Orbit investigation

Friday, 13 January 2023

Safety investigation launched into the system anomaly which occurred during the UK’s inaugural space launch on 9 January 2023....

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AAIB Report: Piper PA 23 250 (G BJNZ), Engine failure during IFR flight

AAIB Report: Piper PA 23 250 (G BJNZ), Engine failure during IFR flight

Thursday, 05 January 2023

During a IFR flight from Le Touquet to Wellesbourne, a Piper PA-23-250 (G-BJNZ) landed in a field near Enfield, London after suffering engine failure....

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AAIB Report: Enstrom 280FX (G OJBB), Loss of thrust from the tail rotor

AAIB Report: Enstrom 280FX (G OJBB), Loss of thrust from the tail rotor

Thursday, 05 January 2023

During a flight from Hawarden Airport, an Enstrom 280FX (G-OJBB) suffered a loss of thrust from the tail rotor while hovering near Rhobell Fawr, Dolge...

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AAIB Report: Piper PA 28R 200 2 (G EGVA), Disappeared from radar over the English Channel

AAIB Report: Piper PA 28R 200 2 (G EGVA), Disappeared from radar over the English Channel

Thursday, 17 November 2022

Disappearance of a Piper PA-28R-200-2 (G-EGVA) approximately 20 nm west of Le Touquet in France on 2 April 2022....

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Anniversary Statement: Rotorsport UK Cavalon, G CKYT

Anniversary Statement: Rotorsport UK Cavalon, G CKYT

Friday, 11 November 2022

Anniversary Statement for accident to Rotorsport UK Cavalon registration G-CKYT, near Avoch, Inverness-shire on 12 November 2020. ...

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AAIB Report: Boeing 787 8, Inadvertent nose landing gear retraction whilst parked on stand, London Heathrow Airport

AAIB Report: Boeing 787 8, Inadvertent nose landing gear retraction whilst parked on stand, London Heathrow Airport

Thursday, 03 November 2022

During preparation for a cargo flight at Heathrow Airport, the nose of a Boeing 787-8 (G-ZBJB) struck the ground, causing significant damage to the fr...

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Accident involving a helicopter near Ruthin, North Wales, 1 November 2022

Accident involving a helicopter near Ruthin, North Wales, 1 November 2022

Wednesday, 02 November 2022

The AAIB has sent a team to Ruthin, North Wales....

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AW169 helicopter, G VSKP: Anniversary statement

AW169 helicopter, G VSKP: Anniversary statement

Thursday, 27 October 2022

G-VSKP Anniversary statement, G-VSKP, AW169 helicopter at King Power Stadium, Leicester, 27 October 2018....

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AAIB Report: Boeing A75N1 (PT17) Stearman (N707TJ), loss of engine power during flying display and ditching off Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset.

AAIB Report: Boeing A75N1 (PT17) Stearman (N707TJ), loss of engine power during flying display and ditching off Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset.

Thursday, 20 October 2022

During a display routine flight at Bournemouth Air Festival, a Boeing A75N1 (PT17) Stearman (N707TJ) ditched after a complete loss of engine power in ...

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Accident involving a light aircraft, near Horsham, West Sussex, 6 October 2022

Accident involving a light aircraft, near Horsham, West Sussex, 6 October 2022

Thursday, 06 October 2022

The AAIB has sent a team to Horsham, West Sussex....

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AAIB Report: Boeing 737 800 (G JZHL), Insufficient thrust during takeoff

AAIB Report: Boeing 737 800 (G JZHL), Insufficient thrust during takeoff

Thursday, 06 October 2022

During takeoff at Kuusamo Airport in Finland, a Boeing 737-800 (G-JZHL) climbed slowly due to insufficient thrust, 1 December 2021....

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AAIB Report: Leonardo AW189 (G MCGT), Unexpected pitch oscillations

AAIB Report: Leonardo AW189 (G MCGT), Unexpected pitch oscillations

Thursday, 29 September 2022

During a brief for a search and rescue (SAR) training flight near Heads of Ayr, a Leonardo AW189 (G-MCGT) experienced unexpected pitch oscillations, 3...

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AAIB Report: Britten Norman 2B 26 (J8 VBI), aircraft departed runway on landing

AAIB Report: Britten Norman 2B 26 (J8 VBI), aircraft departed runway on landing

Thursday, 22 September 2022

On landing at John A. Osborne Airport in Monserrat, a Britten Norman 2B-26 (J8-VBI) veered off the right side of the runway, 29 September 2021....

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AAIB Report: Escapade light aircraft (G CGNV), Fatal accident

AAIB Report: Escapade light aircraft (G CGNV), Fatal accident

Thursday, 22 September 2022

Fatal accident involving an Escapade light aircraft (G-CGNV) at Breighton Airfield, Selby, North Yorkshire, 14 November 2021....

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AAIB Special Bulletin: Bombardier CL 600 2B16 (604 variant), D AAAY, uncommanded flap extension, 10 August 2022, in the climb after departing Farnborough Airport

AAIB Special Bulletin: Bombardier CL 600 2B16 (604 variant), D AAAY, uncommanded flap extension, 10 August 2022, in the climb after departing Farnborough Airport

Thursday, 22 September 2022

A Bombardier Challenger 604 (D-AAAY) was in the climb after departing Farnborough Airport when it had an uncommanded flap extension, above the maximum...

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DA 40 NG, G CTSR: Anniversary Statement

DA 40 NG, G CTSR: Anniversary Statement

Monday, 05 September 2022

Runway overrun after attempted go-around, Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire, 3 September 2021....

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Boeing A75N1(PT17) Stearman, N707TJ: Anniversary Statement

Boeing A75N1(PT17) Stearman, N707TJ: Anniversary Statement

Thursday, 01 September 2022

Boeing A75N1(PT17) Stearman loss of power during flying display and ditching off Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, 4 September 2021....

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AAIB Report: BAe ATP (SE LPS), Autopilot failed to disengage prior to landing, Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man.

AAIB Report: BAe ATP (SE LPS), Autopilot failed to disengage prior to landing, Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man.

Thursday, 25 August 2022

During a flight to Ronaldsway Airport on the Isle of Man, the crew of a BAe ATP (SE-LPS) reported that there was no audio tone to confirm the disengag...

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Enstrom 280FX, G OJBB: Anniversary Statement

Enstrom 280FX, G OJBB: Anniversary Statement

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Hard landing following loss of tail rotor drive, Rhobell Fawr, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, on 25 August 2021....

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AAIB Report: Cessna 182B (G OMAG) and Boeing Stearman A75N1 (PT17) (N68427), N68427 landed on top of G OMAG while completing a circuit, Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Devon.

AAIB Report: Cessna 182B (G OMAG) and Boeing Stearman A75N1 (PT17) (N68427), N68427 landed on top of G OMAG while completing a circuit, Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Devon.

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Whilst completing a circuit at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon, a Boeing Stearman A75N1 (N68427) landed on top of Cessna 182B (G-OMAG) on the runway, 20...

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AAIB Report: Airbus A350 1041 (G XWBC), tailstrike during go around, London Heathrow Airport

AAIB Report: Airbus A350 1041 (G XWBC), tailstrike during go around, London Heathrow Airport

Thursday, 18 August 2022

During an approach into London Heathrow Airport on 2 January 2022, the aircraft floated along the runway and then, during a go-around, the aircraft’s ...

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