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August Bulletin 8/2023

AAIB Field Investigations

A field investigation is an independent investigation in which AAIB investigators collect, record and analyse evidence.

The process may include, attending the scene of the accident or serious incident; interviewing witnesses; reviewing documents, procedures and practices; examining aircraft wreckage or components; and analysing recorded data.

The investigation, which can take a number of months to complete, will conclude with a published report.

General Aviation - Fixed wing

• Piper PA-28-151 (G-BOTI), pilot descended within 400 ft of terrain while attempting to fly an ILS approach in IMC, at 9 nm on final approach into Exeter Airport, 22 October 2022

AAIB Correspondence Investigations

These are reports on accidents and incidents which were not subject to a Field Investigation.

They are wholly, or largely, based on information provided by the aircraft commander in an Aircraft Accident Report Form (AARF) and in some cases additional information from other sources.

The accuracy of the information provided cannot be assured.

General Aviation

• Alpi Pioneer 300 (G-IPKA), Main landing gear collapse whilst taxiing, Fenland Airfield, Lincolnshire, 20 August 2022

• Piper PA-28-161 (G-EKIR), Collision between taxiing aircraft and delivery van, Sandtoft Airfield, Belton, North Lincolnshire, 22 March 2023

• Zenair CH 750 (G-WXYZ), engine failure in flight and forced landing, Kingswinford, Dudley, West Midlands, 4 March 2023

Record-Only Investigations

This section provides details of accidents and incidents which were not subject to a Field or full Correspondence Investigation.

They are wholly, or largely, based on information provided by the aircraft commander at the time of reporting and in some cases additional information from other sources.

The accuracy of the information provided cannot be assured.

Record-only Correspondence investigations reviewed in May and June 2023.