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Boeing 737-4K5 (G-JMCZ), Electrical contactor failure with fumes and fire, Belfast International Airport, Stand 9, 18 October 2023
Report into a fatal accident involving two gliders which collided during a competition flight near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, 17 August 2023
Piper PA-18-150 (G-CLYI), abnormal runway contact, Sleap Aerodrome, Shropshire, 13 May 2023
Injury to cabin crew due to turbulence, Entering Bay of Bengal, 15 June 2023 / Unexpected turbulence, Beijing Daxing International Airport, 28 June 2023
Information on how to report an aircraft accident or serious incident
This is a list of AAIB Record-only investigations that were reviewed during February - March 2024.
ATR 72-212 A (G-CMMT), Aircraft damaged after contacting the runway during a second landing attempt in gusty weather, Belfast City Airport, 30 December 2023
AW109SP (G-RAYN), helicopter struck trees during night departure from an unlit field landing site, Nantclwyd Lodge, near Llanelidan, Denbighshire, 1 November 2022
Loss of control on departure, King Power Stadium, Leicester, 27 October 2018.
Downwash from landing helicopter resulting in fatal injury to uninvolved person, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Devon, 4 March 2022.
The AAIB Bulletin is a compilation of AAIB reports and is published on the second Thursday of the month.
Investigation reports published by the AAIB.
Descent during a go-around, Manchester Airport, 12 June 2023
Accidents and incidents under investigation by AAIB listed by date, giving a description and status of investigation
Overweight takeoff resulting in forced landing, City Airport, Manchester, 9 September 2017.
Several members of the public were subjected to high levels of downwash from the approach and landing of a search and rescue helicopter. One person suffered fatal injuries and another was seriously injured.
Below is a collection of Regulations and Memoranda of Understanding
A Leonardo AW169 helicopter was climbing out of King Power Stadium, Leicester, when it departed from controlled flight and struck the ground in an open area adjacent to the stadium.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch investigates civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents within the UK, its overseas territories and crown dependencies.
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