27th August 2025 – In order to solidify its commitment to provide quality training opportunities for its staff, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of The Bahamas has formally executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), the global leader in aviation education.

 

This MoU will aid in ensuring that the AAIA continues to meet its training obligations in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation).

 

The key points of the MoU are as follows:

• Identification of Embry-Riddle as preferred training partner of choice for the AAIA

• AAIA provision of internship opportunities to Bahamian students enrolled at Embry-Riddle

• AAIA use of Embry-Riddle facilities for its training and investigative related initiatives

March 25 2026 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is currently investigating reports of an accident that occurred at the Mayaguana Airport.

Preliminary reports indicate that a Piper PA-46 aircraft with United States registration N46MB was enroute to the Exuma International Airport, Exuma, Bahamas from Puerto Rico with two (2) persons on board, when the pilot in command contacted air traffic control to advise of engine problems.

 

Subsequently, the pilot diverted to the Mayaguana Airport and upon landing at Mayaguana, the aircraft exited the runway coming to rest in bushes a short distance away from the runway threshold. The AAIA has been advised that both occupants are receiving medical attention. The extent of any injuries is not known at this time.

​

March 19 2026 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is presently investigating an incident that occurred at the Governor’s Harbour Airport, Eleuthera, Bahamas involving a Beech 1900 aircraft with Bahamas registration C6-KRC operated by Pineapple Air.

 

Initial reports indicate that the aircraft experienced issues with its landing gear which resulted in the aircraft becoming disabled on the runway after touchdown. There were 19 persons on board and no injuries have been reported. The AAIA is actively investigating this matter and is coordinating with its partner agencies including the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAA-B) and the Airport Authority.

February 24, 2026 — The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority is currently investigating reports of a Bombardier Challenger CL-600 regional jet operated by American Airlines that was involved in an occurrence with a United States-registered Learjet at the North Eleuthera International Airport (MYEH), Eleuthera, The Bahamas. Early reports suggest that the regional jet was on the ground conducting a back-taxi on Runway 7 at MYEH.

​

While en route during the taxi, the Learjet appeared to be on short final and subsequently landed on active Runway 7 while the American Airlines regional jet was still conducting the back-taxi positioning. There were no reports of injuries during this event. 

February 12, 2026 — The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority is currently investigating reports that at approximately 11:45 a.m. local time, a Bombardier CRJ900 regional jet operated by PSA Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines, was involved in an occurrence with an Embraer Phenom 100 operated by Nicholas Air shortly after the departure of the Phenom aircraft from Exuma International Airport (MYEF), Exuma, The Bahamas. Early reports suggest that while on approach to MYEF at about 7,000 feet, a Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) notification was issued and, in response, evasive maneuvers were performed to avoid any possible collision with the departing Phenom.

 

The regional jet landed without further incident; however, two flight attendants sustained minor injuries and were treated at the island’s clinic.