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Investigation reports published by the AAIB.
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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.
Glossary of abbreviations used in the AAIB monthly bulletin.
This guidance has been prepared to assist in the event of an aircraft accident or serious incident occurring in an Overseas Territory.
The International Standards and Recommended Practices for the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents
Investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation
Statutory Instruments 2018 No. 321
This is to be used to record information from passengers involved in aircraft accidents.
What to do in the event of an aircraft accident or serious incident and what the Air Accidents Investigation Branch will do.
Information for witnesses who are interviewed by the AAIB.
A concise version of the AAIB's guidance document for the emergency services and airfield operators.
The investigation process relating to commercial air transport major disasters, accidents and serious incidents.
Best practices for the inspection of CVR recordings to enable more consistent detection of potential defects in the CVR system.
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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