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During aerobatics the aileron hinge of an Edge 540 aircraft (G-EDGY) failed resulting in the right aileron separating from the aircraft. The aircraft landed safely, 1 May 2021.
Whilst practicing a new manoeuvre during a formation display practice with three other similar aircraft on 9 May 2021, a Stampe (G-AWEF) entered a spin. The aircraft did not fully recover from the spin before striking the ground fatally injuring the pilot.
Boeing 737-4Q8, G-JMCY Anniversary Statement
News story
Accident to Boeing 737-4Q8 cargo aircraft, registration G-JMCY, at Exeter Airport on 19 January 2021.
Air accident monthly bulletin January 2022
Independent report
The AAIB Bulletin is a compilation of AAIB reports and is published on the second Thursday of the month.
Annual Safety Review 2020
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The AAIB Annual Safety Review 2020 has been published. It includes information on occurrences and the safety action taken or planned in response to AAIB investigations concluded in 2020.
AAIB Current field investigations
Corporate report
Accidents and incidents under investigation by AAIB listed by date, giving a description and status of investigation
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The Air Accidents Investigation Branch investigates civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents within the UK, its overseas territories and crown dependencies.
AAIB works with the Department for Transport.
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- Air accident monthly bulletin January 2022
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