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The flight crew of an ERJ 190-200 LR (G-FBEJ) detected an unusual odour and observed smoke entering the cockpit and cabin. An emergency evacuation was initiated during which passengers evacuating via the overwing exits reported being unsure of how to get down to the ground. Several re-entered the cabin and left via alternative exits, 28 February 2019.
Air accident monthly bulletin September 2020
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The AAIB Bulletin is a compilation of AAIB reports and is published on the second Thursday of the month.
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.
AAIB Report: Airbus A320-214, contained engine failure and unnecessary emergency evacuation
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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 flight crew were about to taxi the aircraft off the runway, an evacuation was commanded by the Senior Flight Attendant. Ten passengers were treated for minor injuries that occurred during the evacuation.
AAIB Current field investigations
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Accidents and incidents under investigation by AAIB listed by date, giving a description and status of investigation
AAIB Publishes 2019 Annual Safety Review
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The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has published its Annual Safety Review covering Branch activity for 2019.
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- Air accident monthly bulletin September 2020
- AAIB Record-only UAS investigations reviewed: June - July 2020
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- AAIB investigation to ERJ 190-200 LR (Embraer 195), G-FBEJ
- AAIB investigation to Yuneec H520 (UAS registration n/a) 240420
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