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How the AAIB investigates Serious Incidents.
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How the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) investigates aircraft accident and serious incidents.
The investigation process relating to general aviation accidents.
A concise version of the AAIB's guidance document for the emergency services and airfield operators.
What to do in the event of an aircraft accident or serious incident and what the Air Accidents Investigation Branch will do.
Investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation
The International Standards and Recommended Practices for the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents
Best practices for the inspection of CVR recordings to enable more consistent detection of potential defects in the CVR system.
Statutory Instruments 2018 No. 321
Information for witnesses who are interviewed by the AAIB.
This is to be used to record information from passengers involved in aircraft accidents.
Glossary of abbreviations used in the AAIB monthly bulletin.
The investigation process relating to commercial air transport major disasters, accidents and serious incidents.
Information about what Safety Recommendations are and how we make them as part of our investigations.
Investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation.
Information on how we investigate.
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