AAIB @aaibgovuk Twitter profile

Pinned Tweet

AAIB

2 years

Our purpose is to improve aviation safety by determining the circumstances and causes of air accidents and serious incidents and promoting action to prevent reoccurrence

1

3

10

Last Seen Profiles

@GeorgeW03294571

@conan_akai_24

@BinorRaja

@ssamar2555

@sllmee14

@stwmaniax

@codetoday_

@official_OgaAde

@NaeemTa98392702

@bokeplokalmalam

@zenitsu__0903

@JonghoJoestarr

@stw46

@whudler20

@ssamar2555

@Ongpai

@etherealixcart

@unccharlotte

@ShleyAllys99174

@ai_frego

@NilaNambiar0

@KittiNgxa

@CGCCAthletics

@lil_crow99

@looooly80

@YoaUuki

@Bankalshoqsanaa

@ya71742

@vscwintoday

@Bigtitsbeach

@seggwsn

@haefshyck

@vanteesaw

@coachkotas

@CWOFame

@momosuke_iden

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Update: AAIB investigation into the loss of light aircraft N264DB

74

380

580

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

The AAIB has published a report into a Boeing 787-8 (G-ZBJB) after the nose of the aircraft struck the ground during preparation for a cargo flight at Heathrow Airport on 18 June 2021. Read the report #AviationSafety

19

62

322

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

During a flight into London Heathrow Airport, an Airbus A350-1041 (G-XWBC) floated along the runaway, and the aircraft’s tail struck the ground during a go-around. Read the report: #AviationSafety

4

30

157

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

We are HIRING! We have vacancies for new air accident inspectors coming soon. If you’ve got a passion for #aviation and #safety (or know someone who does) follow us for more information about how to apply. No speculative CVs pls.

12

34

154

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Geo Ocean III departed Ostend 0900hrs with AAIB investigators on board. Expected to arrive at search area for missing aircraft 0900hrs Sunday to start underwater search, which will last 3 days

9

55

148

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

A Special Bulletin has been issued following an accident involving a Boeing 787-8 (G-ZBJB) which occurred on 18 June 2021.

7

32

134

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

7 years

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is sending a team to investigate a mid-air collision involving an aircraft and a helicopter near #Aylesbury

4

107

131

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Update: AAIB investigation into the loss of light aircraft N264DB

8

57

124

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

1 year

A Special Bulletin concerning damage to several cabin windows on an Airbus A321-253NX (G-OATW) which departed London Stansted Airport on 4 Oct 2023 has been published

8

30

123

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

10 months

1/2 We have sent a team of inspectors to Tokyo to assist the Japan Transport Safety Board investigation into the tragic accident which occurred yesterday at Haneda Airport, Tokyo.

The AAIB has sent an investigation team to Tokyo

A team of inspectors has been sent to Tokyo to join the investigation into the fatal aircraft accident at Haneda Airport, 2 January 2024

www.gov.uk

3

50

110

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

4 years

Cabin crew of a Boeing 787-9 (G-ZBKF) saw smoke emanating from a passenger seat. A mobile phone had been crushed in the seat mechanism. The fire was extinguished and there was no damage to the aircraft. Read the AAIB report:

1

39

84

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

The AAIB is deploying a team to a helicopter accident at Leicester City football stadium

4

45

78

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

1 year

The AAIB has published a formal report into the fatal accident involving a Leonardo AW169 (G-VSKP) helicopter which occurred at the King Power Stadium, Leicester on 27 October 2018 Read the report here: #Leicester #AviationSafety

6

54

70

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

Today we remember all those who have lost their lives in aircraft accidents and their families. We will continue to do all we can to ensure that the causes of each tragedy are identified and action taken to prevent recurrence. #AirCrashVictimsDay

3

33

67

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

Today marks 100 years since the first regulations were issued in the UK to formalise the investigation of aircraft accidents. 1/3

5

16

60

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

AAIB Special Bulletin: loss of light aircraft N264DB

AAIB Special Bulletin S1/2019 on Piper PA-46-310P Malibu, N264DB

Aircraft lost 22 nm north-northwest of Guernsey, 21 January 2019.

www.gov.uk

2

56

61

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

8 years

AAIB report: Aircraft accident on a public road during air display, near Shoreham Airport, 22 August 2015

1

85

51

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 months

A report has been published into an accident involving an VA-1X (G-EVTL), which suffered a forced landing following power unit failure, Cotswold Airport (Kemble), Gloucestershire, 9 August 2023. #aviation #aviationsafety

3

30

52

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

4 years

Large foreign object on runway during operations at Birmingham Airport Read the AAIB report:

6

17

51

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Missing light aircraft N264DB: investigation update, underwater seabed search planned from this weekend

2

36

46

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 years

Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) publishes its final report into the loss of Piper PA-46-310P Malibu, N264DB, on 21st January 2019.

2

34

46

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

We are proud to announce that the AAIB has been designated the Space Accident Investigation Authority for the UK #space #spaceflight #LaunchUK 🛰️🚀

2

13

47

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

The AAIB has published a report into a Piper PA-23-250 (G-BJNZ) after it suffered a left engine failure during a IFR flight from Le Touquet to Wellesbourne and landed in a field near Enfield on 2 April 2022. Read the report: #AviationSafety

0

9

44

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Runway excursion on landing, Embraer 145, Bristol, 22 Dec 17

3

20

40

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 years

Principal Inspector of Air Accidents Geraint Herbert warns about the danger of carbon monoxide.

0

31

41

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

Today, our thoughts are with all those affected by air accidents #AirCrashVictimsDay #AlwaysRemembered

0

13

41

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

7 months

A multi-disciplinary team of AAIB inspectors has deployed to Duxford, Cambridgeshire to begin investigating an accident involving a light aircraft.

3

4

38

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

10 months

2/2 As State of Manufacture of the Rolls-Royce engines fitted to the Airbus A350, the AAIB has appointed an accredited representative to the investigation.

The AAIB has sent an investigation team to Tokyo

A team of inspectors has been sent to Tokyo to join the investigation into the fatal aircraft accident at Haneda Airport, 2 January 2024

www.gov.uk

0

19

38

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Update: Leicester helicopter accident (G-VSKP). The helicopter has arrived in Farnborough. Recordings have been downloaded successfully.

G-VSKP: anniversary statement

Loss of control on departure, Leicester, 27 October 2018.

www.gov.uk

0

29

35

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

During an experimental flight near Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire, a modified electrically powered Piper PA-46-350P (G-HYZA) experienced a loss of power from the hydrogen fuel cells to the electrical motors. Read the report: #aviationsafety

1

8

33

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 months

A Report has been published into a serious incident involving a Boeing 767-332(ER), N197DN, contained engine failure leading to a fuel leak, Prestwick Airport, 10 February 2023 #AviationSafety #Aviation

1

9

32

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

During June and July 2021, several aircraft suffered from abnormal pitot system events, two of which resulted in rejected takeoffs. The blockage was found to be caused by nesting insects. Read the report:

2

11

31

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

4 years

Are you interested in how we investigate aircraft lost in water? The #AAIBAnnualSafetyReview includes an article about how we undertake underwater search and recovery during our investigations.

3

9

32

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 months

A Special Bulletin has been published concerning the failure of the auto throttle on a Boeing 737-8K5 (G-FDZS), on takeoff from Bristol Airport, 4 March 2024 #Aviation #AviationSafety

2

15

29

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Update on Leicester helicopter accident (G-VSKP)

G-VSKP: anniversary statement

Loss of control on departure, Leicester, 27 October 2018.

www.gov.uk

1

40

28

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

The AAIB is deploying a team to Stansted Airport to investigate an incident involving an Airbus A320

1

11

31

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

We are investigating the loss of a light aircraft north of Guernsey, Channel Islands. Read our full statement

3

16

28

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

In a descent, the engine of a Cirrus SR22 (G-CTAM) began to run roughly and lost power. The pilot deployed the Ballistic Parachute Recovery System and successfully descended. Both occupants escaped from the aircraft uninjured, 31 May 2020. Read the report:

0

12

26

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

We are recruiting for an Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering). #AviationSafety #Aviation #Engineering

2

10

27

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 months

A report has been published into a serious incident involving an ATR 72-202 (G-NPTF) which suffered significant electrical issues and loss of instruments on approach to East Midlands Airport, 17 January 2023. #Aviation #AviationSafety

1

11

29

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

We have sent a team to London Heathrow Airport to begin an investigation into an incident involving an aircraft that suffered a nose landing gear collapse while being loaded with cargo. Here's how we investigate:

How we investigate

www.gov.uk

0

9

29

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

During a display routine flight at Bournemouth Air Festival, a Boeing A75N1 (PT17) Stearman (N707TJ) ditched after a complete loss of power in the sea off Sandbanks, Poole. Read the report: #Aviation Safety

0

5

25

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

Whilst completing a circuit at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon in August 2021, a Boeing Stearman A75N1 (N68427) landed on top of a Cessna 182B (G-OMAG) on the runway. Read the report here: #AviationSafety

1

10

26

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

It is very dangerous to enter cloud when not suitably qualified or when not in current practice in instrument flying. Read the Special Bulletin on G-EGVA #LightAircraft #AirSafety #GeneralAviation

1

14

25

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 years

Senior Inspector of Air Accidents Lisa Fitzsimons explains today’s report

1

9

28

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

4 years

All UAS accidents and serious incidents are required to be reported to the AAIB, regardless of weight or whether they are being used for commercial operations. If in doubt report it. #UnmannedAircraft #Drones #UAS

0

18

24

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

1 year

Following the publication of AAIB’s investigation into the fatal accident involving G-VSKP, this animation explains why the helicopter departed from controlled flight based on evidence identified by the AAIB.

Fatal Accident at King Power Stadium Leicester, 27 October 2018

This animation is intended to help visualise and explain the effect of the bearing failure. The graphics are not a precise depiction of the aircraft’s behavi...

www.youtube.com

1

6

26

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 years

The AAIB has sent a team to investigate an incident involving an aircraft that occurred at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

0

10

26

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

Aviation safety has improved significantly as a result, but the principles laid down in those first regulations about finding out what happened and preventing further accidents remain today. 3/3 Read more here:

100 years of air accident investigation regulation in the United Kingdom

On 28 June 1922 the first regulations were issued in the UK to formalise the investigation of aircraft accidents. One hundred years on many of the original principles remain today.

www.gov.uk

2

9

25

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

During its second flight following maintenance a Hawker Sea Fury T MK.20 (G-INVN) made a forced landing following engine failure, near Button End, Cambridgeshire, 4th August 2020. Read the report:

0

11

26

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

8 months

Today the AAIB remembers all those affected by air accidents and reflects on the dreadful impact these events can have. #AirCrashVictimsDay #AlwaysRemembered

0

6

25

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

During a go-around at Aberdeen Airport in September 2021, a Boeing 737-8K5 (G-FDZF) started to descend suddenly after climbing towards the target altitude before subsequently climbing. Read the report: #AviationSafety

0

11

23

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

8 years

AAIB report on A320 departed taxiway 21 Feb 16

0

34

24

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

A Special Bulletin has been published concerning a serious incident involving a Boeing 737-800 aircraft registration G-FDZF, with 66 passengers on board, during a go-around at Aberdeen Airport on 11 September 2021. Read the report:

2

8

24

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

The AAIB May Bulletin has now been published:

1

8

25

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

A Special Bulletin has been published concerning an aircraft (G-EGVA) missing over the English Channel on 2 April 2022. Read the report #LightAircraft #AviationSafety #AirSafety #GeneralAviation

1

9

24

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

4 years

Airbus A320-214, contained engine failure and unnecessary emergency evacuation

1

9

24

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Leicester helicopter (G-VSKP) Special Bulletin: preliminary factual evidence, information on progress of investigation, precautionary safety action taken by helicopter manufacturer and regulator (EASA)

3

35

22

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 years

Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 loss of separation during commercial passenger flights at Edinburgh Airport

0

14

21

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

The AAIB has published a report into a Piper PA-28R-200-2 (G-EGVA) that disappeared from radar over the English Channel during a fly-out from Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome to Le Touquet in France on 2 April 2022. Read the report #AviationSafety

1

4

22

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Second special bulletin on Leicester helicopter G-VSKP. Information on findings to date of examination of the helicopter’s yaw control system. Update on safety actions taken

1

19

18

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

On takeoff from Cranfield Airport an aircraft loaded with five containers of de-icing fluid stalled and struck the ground. Read the report: #AviationSafety

3

14

22

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

Following a short flight the engine of a Bell 407 (N120HH) failed. The pilot executed an autorotation landing in a field, the pilot and passenger exited the helicopter without injury. The helicopter was destroyed by fire, 24 June 2020. Read the report:

0

10

22

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Principal Inspector Geraint Herbert explains what’s in today’s report

0

19

23

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

1 year

We have launched an investigation into a glider mid-air collision which occurred this afternoon near Melton Mowbray, Leicester, and have deployed a team to the site.

2

10

23

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

The AAIB has published a report into a Piper PA-28-140 (G-BCJN) that had an unsuccessful go-around at Cotswold Airport, Gloucestershire on 4 August 2022. #AviationSafety

3

7

23

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

We are delighted to host the ECAC Air Accident and Incident Investigation Group of Experts (ACC) workshop this week on UAS investigations. Wonderful to see members and observers from 39 different countries sharing expertise and best practice by video-conference. #AviationSafety

2

6

21

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

The AAIB has published a report into a Boeing 737-800 (G-JZHL) having insufficient thrust during take-off from Kuusamo Airport in Finland on 1 December 2021. Read the report #AviationSafety

1

11

18

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

Our report into a Piper PA-23-250 (G-BJNZ) which suffered a left engine failure during an IFR flight highlights the hazard of high workload and plan continuation bias. Read the report: #AviationSafety

1

6

21

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

A Replica Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c aircraft (G-AWYI) was performing a flying display when it entered a descending right turn. The aircraft did not recover from the descent and struck the ground in a steep nose-down attitude. Read the AAIB report:

0

7

21

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 years

Watch this space. We’re #recruiting Air Accident Inspectors #Engineering in the next few weeks. Meantime, read about life as an Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering) #Aviation #AccidentInvestigation

5

10

18

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

4 years

AAIB inspectors have attended the site of an accident involving a Hawker Sea Fury which crashed near Harston, Cambridgeshire yesterday. We have begun an investigation.

0

6

20

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 years

AAIB Special Bulletin: loss of light aircraft N264DB

AAIB Special Bulletin S2/2019 on Piper PA-46-310P Malibu, N264DB

Aircraft lost 22 nm north-northwest of Guernsey, 21 January 2019.

www.gov.uk

0

21

18

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

Considering applying for the aircraft accident investigator (engineering) role? Here’s what a typical day would be like: #AviationSafety #Aviation #engineeringexam

1

7

18

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

Our team of inspectors remain on site in #Goodwood and are continuing to investigate a fatal accident involving a light aircraft which crashed shortly after takeoff. Here's how we investigate:

0

10

20

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Nosewheel separation from Boeing 737, London Stansted Airport, 15 Sep 17

2

14

18

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

An accident in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, involving a light aircraft has been notified to the AAIB. An investigation has been launched into the accident and a team of inspectors are at the accident site gathering evidence.

0

3

18

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

4 years

Here’s how we investigate accidents and serious incidents with unmanned aircraft systems so that safety can be improved. If in doubt report it. #UnmannedAircraft #Drones #UAS

How we investigate unmanned aircraft

The AAIB began investigating the increasing number of accidents and incidents to small unmanned aircraft systems in 2015.

www.gov.uk

0

10

19

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

8 months

A report has been published into a serious incident involving an ATR 72-212A 600 (EI-GPN) which suffered a partial electrical failure and control difficulties during approach to land at Belfast City Airport on 19 September 2022 #Aviation #AviationSafety

1

8

17

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

Rapid descent of Dash 8, Belfast, 11 Jan 18

1

12

16

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

We are recruiting for an Inspector of Air Accidents (Recorded Data). #AviationSafety #Aviation

0

11

18

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 years

Sikorsky S-61N Sea King control restriction on takeoff

0

10

18

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

1 year

The AAIB June Monthly Bulletin has been published: #Aviation #AviationSafety

2

1

17

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

1 year

Our report into the fatal accident involving a Leonardo AW169 (G-VSKP) helicopter at the King Power Stadium, Leicester sets out 8 recommendations to further enhance the safety and certification of large helicopters #Leicester #AviationSafety

1

10

17

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

6 years

AAIB January bulletin published

1

5

14

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

A new MoU setting out how the AAIB, @RAIBgovuk , @MAIBgovuk and the Fire Service cooperate in the event of an air, marine or rail accident has been agreed. On 9th December Crispin Orr, Chief Inspector of Air Accidents met John Lacey, @NFCC_FireChiefs lead for Air Transportation.

0

3

17

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

9 years

If you have photos or video of the Shoreham airshow accident, please contact the AAIB using our enquiries @aaib .gov.uk email address

2

90

17

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

The AAIB April Monthly Bulletin has been published: #Aviation #AviationSafety

1

5

16

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

8 years

'As part of the AAIB's report on G-BXFI, a video has been published showing the manoeuvre of the aircraft

0

33

16

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

Since the regulations were first issued, tens of thousands of investigations have taken place and several thousand recommendations made to prevent recurrence. 2/3

2

17

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

AAIB’s Recorded Data Inspectors don’t just analyse black boxes, they also examine data from tablet devices, smart phones, avionics, engine control units, GNSS receivers, video cameras, CCTV and radar. Sound interesting? Apply here #AviationSafety

4

8

17

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

4 years

After performing a go-around because of windy conditions at Birmingham airport, the aircraft departed the runway to the left after touching down. Read the AAIB report:

0

5

16

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 years

Senior Inspector of Air Accidents Ally Campbell explains today’s report

0

6

15

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 years

Runway incursion by inspection vehicle on active runway ahead of A320 decelerating at Gatwick Airport

1

14

15

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

1 year

The AAIB has published a report into a fatal accident involving a Sikorsky S-92A (G-MCGY) that occurred at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Devon on 4 March 2022. Read the report here #AviationSafety #HelicopterSafety

1

12

17

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

5 years

Airbus A320-214 takeoff using incorrect performance data, Lisbon Airport, Portugal.

2

12

15

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

2 years

During a visual approach at Exeter Airport, a Boeing 737-4Q8 (G-JMCY) became unstable and suffered a heavy landing resulting in significant structural damage. Read the report:

1

6

16

AAIB

@aaibgovuk

3 years

We remained fully operational during the pandemic, responding immediately to occurrences despite the restrictions in place in the UK and around the world. Read more about how we adapted:

0

5

16