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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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AAIB Report: Boeing 737 8K5 (G FDZF), deviation from expected flightpath during a go around, Aberdeen Airport

AAIB Report: Boeing 737 8K5 (G FDZF), deviation from expected flightpath during a go around, Aberdeen Airport

Thursday, 18 August 2022

During a go-around at Aberdeen Airport on 11 September 2021, Boeing 737-8K5 (G-FDZF) descended from the go-around altitude for a minute before beginni...

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CAP 10B, G BXBU: Anniversary Statement

CAP 10B, G BXBU: Anniversary Statement

Friday, 12 August 2022

CAP 10B crashed in low cloud and reduced visibility near Buckland St Mary, Somerset, on 12 August 2021....

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Reims Cessna FRA150M, G BDNR: Anniversary Statement

Reims Cessna FRA150M, G BDNR: Anniversary Statement

Monday, 01 August 2022

Engine failure and forced landing caused by failure of the No 3 cylinder retention studs, 4.5 miles NNE of Retford (Gamston) Airport, Nottinghamshire,...

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Leonardo AW189, G MCGT, 30 July 2021: Anniversary Statement

Leonardo AW189, G MCGT, 30 July 2021: Anniversary Statement

Friday, 29 July 2022

Unexpected pitch oscillations following selection of Transition Down AFCS SAR mode, near Heads of Ayr, South Ayrshire, on 30 July 2021....

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Leonardo AW189, G MCGT, 26 July 2021: Anniversary Statement

Leonardo AW189, G MCGT, 26 July 2021: Anniversary Statement

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Terrain warning sounded during go-around due to rising ground ahead, Ballintoy, County Antrim, 26 July 2021....

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AAIB Report: DA 40 NG (G CTSB), Aircraft stalled and struck the ground shortly after takeoff.

AAIB Report: DA 40 NG (G CTSB), Aircraft stalled and struck the ground shortly after takeoff.

Thursday, 21 July 2022

On takeoff from Cranfield Airport an aircraft loaded with five containers of de-icing fluid stalled and struck the ground, 12 December 2020....

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Accident involving a light aircraft, Newtownards, County Down 19 July 2022

Accident involving a light aircraft, Newtownards, County Down 19 July 2022

Wednesday, 20 July 2022

The AAIB has sent a team to Newtownards, County Down....

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AAIB Report: Rotorway Executive 162F (G JDHN), Loud noise from the engine, autorotation, rollover on touchdown

AAIB Report: Rotorway Executive 162F (G JDHN), Loud noise from the engine, autorotation, rollover on touchdown

Thursday, 07 July 2022

The helicopter may have experienced a build-up of unburnt fuel in the exhaust system, which ignited while in flight, near Ledbury, Herefordshire, 2 Ap...

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AAIB Report: Modified Piper PA 46 350P (G HYZA), Loss of power from hydrogen fuel cells to the electrical propulsion system while undertaking an experimental flight.

AAIB Report: Modified Piper PA 46 350P (G HYZA), Loss of power from hydrogen fuel cells to the electrical propulsion system while undertaking an experimental flight.

Thursday, 07 July 2022

During an experimental flight of an aircraft with an electrical propulsion system, with electrical power from hydrogen fuel cells, it experienced a lo...

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The development of the air accident investigation regulations

The development of the air accident investigation regulations

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

On 28 June 2022 it will be 100 years since the first regulations were issued in the UK to formalise the investigation of aircraft accidents. Since the...

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100 years of air accident investigation regulation in the United Kingdom

100 years of air accident investigation regulation in the United Kingdom

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

On 28 June 1922 the first regulations were issued in the UK to formalise the investigation of aircraft accidents. One hundred years on many of the or...

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