Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority
Our Mission: Promoting Safety in the Aviation Industry
News and Events
ICAO AIG Audit Results
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%.
Aircraft Accident Investigation Training Course
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.
Occurrence under investigation
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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Occurrence under investigation
​12th April 2024 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is currently investigating an occurrence that took place at the West End Airport (MYGW), West End, Grand Bahama, Bahamas involving a Piper PA-28R with United States registration N60SU with three (3) persons on board.
Preliminary information indicates that a runaway excursion took place after landing at MYGW and the aircraft came to rest in bushes to the right of the runway. There were no injuries reported.
Occurrence under investigation
17th February 2024 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is currently investigating an occurrence that took place at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN), Nassau, Bahamas involving a Cessna 402C aircraft with Bahamas registration C6-JTJ.
Reports received indicate that during takeoff, the pilot in command, who was the sole person on board, observed a left engine failure and subsequently the aircraft impacted the airport perimeter fencing near the approach end of Runway 32 before coming to rest in bushes nearby. There was a post impact fire that destroyed the aircraft. The pilot was able to exit the aircraft before it became engulfed in flames with no serious injuries reported.