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Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is responsible for investigating civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents within the United Kingdom. Its purpose is to improve aviation safety by determining causes and making safety recommendations.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
197

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
4.1

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
142

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
30

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
0%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
100%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

525 articles

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Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering) – closing 3 May 2026

Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering) – closing 3 May 2026

Friday, 10 April 2026

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is recruiting for an Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineering)...

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Anniversary Statement: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G CMSM

Anniversary Statement: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G CMSM

Friday, 10 April 2026

In-flight vibration and forced landing, near Bembridge Airport, Isle of Wight on 12 April 2025...

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Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Operations) – closing 3 May 2026

Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Operations) – closing 3 May 2026

Thursday, 02 April 2026

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is recruiting for an Inspector of Air Accidents (Operations)...

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AAIB Report: Hoffmann H36 Dimona, G CIMC

AAIB Report: Hoffmann H36 Dimona, G CIMC

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Fatal accident involving a Hoffmann H36 Dimona, Darley Moor Airfield, Derbyshire, 8 April 2025...

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AAIB Report: Taylor Monoplane, G AYSH

AAIB Report: Taylor Monoplane, G AYSH

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Fatal accident involving a Taylor Monoplane, Nayland Airfield, Suffolk, 17 June 2025...

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Anniversary Statement: UAS Malloy T600XL

Anniversary Statement: UAS Malloy T600XL

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

In-flight fire causing loss of power to motors, White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire, 1 April 2025...

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Anniversary Statement: Fan Jet Falcon Series E, G FRAD

Anniversary Statement: Fan Jet Falcon Series E, G FRAD

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Aircraft suffered a target cable jam, the target struck a house as the aircraft was on its final approach to land near Cornwall Airport Newquay...

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AAIB Report: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W

AAIB Report: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Fatal accident involving a Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, Kinglassie, Fife, 23 December 2024...

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AAIB Report: Cessna 208B, G CPSS

AAIB Report: Cessna 208B, G CPSS

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Low oil pressure warning and in-flight diversion, Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire, 23 March 2024...

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AAIB Report: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G STEL

AAIB Report: Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G STEL

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Fatal accident involving a Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, near Gordon, Berwickshire, 20 May 2025...

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Vacancy: AAIB Operations Officer   closes 25 March 2026

Vacancy: AAIB Operations Officer closes 25 March 2026

Friday, 06 March 2026

Would you like to work as an Operations Officer in a high profile organisation, working with some of the world’s leading experts in air accident inves...

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AAIB Report: ATR 42 500, G LMRC

AAIB Report: ATR 42 500, G LMRC

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Loss of multiple flight deck displays, during climb 14 nm north-east of Aberdeen Airport, 27 August 2022...

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International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families

International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Friday 20 February 2026 is the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families...

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The AAIB has sent a team to North Yorkshire

The AAIB has sent a team to North Yorkshire

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

An investigation into an accident involving a light aircraft has begun...

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AAIB appoints Robert Balls as Chief Inspector of Air Accidents

AAIB appoints Robert Balls as Chief Inspector of Air Accidents

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Balls as Chief Inspector of Air Accidents...

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Anniversary Statement: Boeing 747 433, G ONEE

Anniversary Statement: Boeing 747 433, G ONEE

Friday, 06 February 2026

Electrical system failures during departure from London Heathrow Airport, 8 February 2024...

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The AAIB has sent a team to Rochdale, Greater Manchester

The AAIB has sent a team to Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

An investigation into an accident involving a light aircraft has begun...

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Anniversary Statement: ATR 72 212, G ISLM

Anniversary Statement: ATR 72 212, G ISLM

Friday, 09 January 2026

Multiple electrical system failures on departure from Guernsey Airport on 10 January 2025...

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Anniversary Statement: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W

Anniversary Statement: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Investigation of Rockwell Commander 112 TCA fatal accident, near Fife Airport on 23 December 2024...

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Anniversary Statement: ATR 72 212 A, G CMMK

Anniversary Statement: ATR 72 212 A, G CMMK

Monday, 22 December 2025

Aircraft suffered damaged nose landing gear on landing at Belfast City Airport on 22 December 2024...

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AAIB Report: Cozy Mk IV, G BYLZ

AAIB Report: Cozy Mk IV, G BYLZ

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Loss of engine power on final approach, Gloucestershire Airport, 18 March 2025...

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AAIB Report: Spitfire Mk 26B, G ENAA

AAIB Report: Spitfire Mk 26B, G ENAA

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Fatal accident involving a Spitfire MK 26B, Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire, 28 July 2024...

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Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Human Factors)

Vacancy: Inspector of Air Accidents (Human Factors)

Thursday, 13 November 2025

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch are recruiting an Inspector of Air Accidents (Human Factors) ...

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AAIB Report: Cessna T210M, N761JU

AAIB Report: Cessna T210M, N761JU

Thursday, 06 November 2025

Fatal accident involving a Cessna T210M, N761JU, Leeds East Airport, 11 April 2024...

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The AAIB has sent a team to Sherburn in Elmet Airfield, North Yorkshire

The AAIB has sent a team to Sherburn in Elmet Airfield, North Yorkshire

Monday, 03 November 2025

A team of inspectors has been sent to Sherburn in Elmet Airfield, North Yorkshire to begin investigating a light aircraft accident which occurred on S...

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The AAIB has sent a team to Doncaster

The AAIB has sent a team to Doncaster

Thursday, 30 October 2025

A team of inspectors has been sent to Doncaster to begin investigating a helicopter accident which occurred on Thursday 30 October...

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AAIB Report: Discus B, G DJMD / Standard Cirrus, G DCTB

AAIB Report: Discus B, G DJMD / Standard Cirrus, G DCTB

Thursday, 30 October 2025

Fatal accident involving Discus B, G-DJMD and Standard Cirrus, G-DCTB, Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield, Northamptonshire, 25 May 2024...

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The AAIB has sent a team to Portmoak, Kinross

The AAIB has sent a team to Portmoak, Kinross

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

A team of inspectors has been sent to Portmoak, Kinross, to begin investigating a light aircraft accident which occurred on Monday 27 October...

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Anniversary Statement: UAS CGT 50, (UAS reg n/a), 5 October 2023

Anniversary Statement: UAS CGT 50, (UAS reg n/a), 5 October 2023

Friday, 03 October 2025

Right wing separated from airframe in-flight, Radnor Range, Powys, 5 October 2023...

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AAIB Report: SportStar SLM, G CMGB

AAIB Report: SportStar SLM, G CMGB

Thursday, 02 October 2025

Fatal accident involving a SportStar SLM, G-CMGB, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 1 September 2024...

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