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This article was originally published in the AAIB Annual Safety Review 2025 on 4 June 2026
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Information on how to report an air accident or serious incident
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Statutory Instruments 2018 No. 321
The International Standards and Recommended Practices for the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents
A summary of the UK’s aviation safety oversight.
The investigation process relating to general aviation accidents.
Investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation
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Best practices for the inspection of CVR recordings to enable more consistent detection of potential defects in the CVR system.
How the AAIB investigates accidents and incidents to Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
This guidance has been prepared to assist in the event of an aircraft accident or serious incident occurring in an Overseas Territory.
About the AICC
A concise version of the AAIB's guidance document for the emergency services and airfield operators.
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.
The investigation process relating to commercial air transport major disasters, accidents and serious incidents.
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