Accident investigation
When an accident occurs it is investigated by the government with jurisdiction over the area where a plane goes down. The sole objective of the investigation of an accident or incident is the prevention of accidents and incidents. It is not the purpose to apportion blame or liability.
Investigations are conducted in accordance with the international standards and recommended practices as described in ICAO Annex 13 - Aircraft accident and incident investigation.
While the initial field phase of an accident investigation can be concluded within weeks or even days, the investigators' final report and recommendations often take years to complete. The final report consist of factual information about the accident, an analysis, conclusions (probable cause) and also includes safety recommendations.
Investigations are conducted in accordance with the international standards and recommended practices as described in ICAO Annex 13 - Aircraft accident and incident investigation.
While the initial field phase of an accident investigation can be concluded within weeks or even days, the investigators' final report and recommendations often take years to complete. The final report consist of factual information about the accident, an analysis, conclusions (probable cause) and also includes safety recommendations.
Recently issued accident investigation reports
| date | occurrence | agency | cat. | status | report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-JAN-2008 | Crash-landing- Boeing 777-200ER at London Heathrow Airport, UK | AAIB | ACCID. | PRELIM | AAIB Interim Report |
| 21-JUL-2004 | Engine failure- McDonnell Douglas MD-83 near Alicante, Spain | CIAIAC | ACCID. | FINAL | CIAIAC IN-045/2004 |
| 25-JUL-2008 | Depressurisation- Boeing 747-438 near Manila, Philippines | ATSB | ACCID. | PRELIM | ATSB AO-2008-053 |
| 08-MAR-2006 | Runway overrun, Guernsey, UK, 8 March 2006, G=BVOV, HS-748 | AAIB | SER.INC. | FINAL | AAIB Report No: 6/2008 |
| 16-NOV-2006 | Airprox/TCAS event, off Jeju Island, South Korea, 16 November 2006, B-27015, Boeing 757 and HS-SKF, Boeing 777-300 | ASC | ACCID. | FINAL | ASC final report |
| 27-APR-2008 | Loss of visual cues on touchdown - Airbus A340 at Nairobi Airport, Kenya | AAIB | SER.INC. | PRELIM | AAIB Bulletin S4/2008AAIB Bulletin S4/20 |
Related information
- NTSB Investigation Guides and Procedures (external link)