During the period December 6 - 10, 2021 the Bahamas Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) was the focus of an audit by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for compliance with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) of the Annexes to the Convention for Civil Aviation, Accident Investigation Group (AIG). The AAIA, due to its establishment of the authority and creation of legislation, regulations, guidance materials, procedures and processes and retention of qualified personnel found lacking during the 2017 audit, compliance scores increased from that obtained in 2017 of 13.59% to the 2021 scores of 90.20%.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority of The Bahamas recently hosted the “Aircraft Accident Investigation” training course. Led by Chief Investigator, Mr. Kendall Dorsett Jr. and Associate Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Mr. Anthony Brickhouse, participants from key agencies including the Civil Aviation Authority - Bahamas, Nassau Airport Development Company, Airport Authority and Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority, and the Royal Bahamas Police Force received comprehensive training on maintaining a robust regulatory framework in accordance with international regulations and industry best practices.

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This session, held from July 1 - 4, 2024, marks the first of many such initiatives to come, reinforcing the AAIA’s commitment to safety within the aviation community.

4th August 2024 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is currently investigating an occurrence that took place near the Leonard Thompson Int'l Airport (MYAM), Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas involving a BRM Aero Bristell S-LSA aircraft with United States registration N351BL. 

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The aircraft was initially reported overdue/missing but the aircraft wreckage was later discovered in an area of marshland near MYAM with the lone pilot pilot having received fatal injuries. 

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​15th November 2024 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is currently  investigating an accident involving a Piper Aztec PA-23-250 aircraft with United States registration N91119 that was reported to have crash landed in an area 3-4 miles away from the Grand Bahama International Airport. 
 

There were six (6) persons on board. Preliminary information received indicated that one of the individuals received minor injuries only. The AAIA’s Investigation into this matter is ongoing.

20th January 2025 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is presently investigating an occurrence involving a Bombardier Challenger 350 aircraft with Portuguese registration CS-CHJ that encountered a left engine malfunction shortly after takeoff from the Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN), Nassau, Bahamas.

The pilot advised air traffic control of the emergency situation and was able to return safely for landing at MYNN. Investigation into this matter is ongoing.