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MoU between the AAIA and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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
Occurrence under investigation
11th December 2025 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) received notification of an occurrence that took place at the Norman's Cay Airport, Norman's Cay, Exuma, Bahamas involving a Bombardier Global Express with United States registration N116SF.
Initial reports indicate that during landing approach at Norman's Cay, the aircraft undercarriage came into contact with perimeter fencing causing damages to underside of fuselage and wing. There were no injuries reported in relation to this occurrence. Investigation ongoing at this time.
Occurrence under investigation
15th September 2025 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) received notification and opened an investigation into an occurrence that took place at the West End Airport, Grand Bahama involving a Douglas DC-3 aircraft with United States registration N271SE operated by Florida Air Cargo.
Initial reports indicate that around 2:30 pm during takeoff from the West End Airport, enroute to the Fort Lauderadale Int'l Airprt, a runway excursion took place resulting in the aircraft exiting the runway and coming to rest in bushes nearby. There were no injuries reported to the two (2) persons on board. AAIA Investigation into this matter ongoing at this time.
Occurrence under investigation
12th May 2025 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is presently investigating an occurrence that took place at the South Bimini Int’l Airport (MYBS), Bimini, Bahamas involving an Embraer E145-LR aircraft with Bahamas registration C6-VIP operated by Western Air as WST900.
Reports received indicate that after landing at MYBS and while taxiing into position in the ramp area, the aircrafts’ left wing collided with a structure causing some damages. There were no injuries reported in relation to this occurrence. Investigations on going at this time.
Occurrence under investigation
25th April 2025 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is presently investigating an occurrence involving an Airbus A320-200 aircraft with United States registration N584JB operated by JetBlue as flight 1593; Fort Lauderdale Int’l Airport (KFLL), FL, USA to Lynden Pindling Int’l Airport (MYNN), Nassau, Bahamas.
While en-route at 50 nm west of MYNN, a portable charging device ignited producing smoke and flames in the cabin. The flight crew responded by extinguishing the fire with water and then placing the device in the front lavatory’s trash bin. The flight crew then contacted ATC to advise of the emergency situation. The aircraft landed safely without further incident.