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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-MAR-2008 | Crosswind landing mishap - Airbus A320 at Hamburg Airport, Germany | BFU | INCIDENT | FINAL | BFU report 5X003-0/08 |
| 17-JAN-2008 | Loss of engine power and crash-landing - Boeing 777 at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), UK | AAIB | ACCID. | FINAL | AAIB Report 1/2010 |
| 23-AUG-2008 | Lander gear collapse, DHC-8-300 at Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz Airport (BAQ), Colombia | Aerocivil | ACCID. | FINAL | |
| 06-APR-1994 | Shootdown - Dassault Falcon 50, near Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda | The Mutsinzi Report | ACCID. | FINAL | The Mutsinzi Report |
| 07-DEC-2009 | Runway excursion - Embraer RJ135LR at George Airport (GRJ), South Africa | SACAA | ACCID. | INTERIM | Interim report no.1 |
| 24-SEP-2009 | Engine failure - BAe Jetstream 41, near Durban International Airport (DUR), South Africa | SACAA | ACCID. | INTERIM | Interim report no.1 |
Related information
- NTSB Investigation Guides and Procedures (external link)