24/03/2017: AAIU Statement on R116 Investigation

AAIU Statement on R116 Investigation The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) in consultation with An Garda Síochána, the Naval Service, the Coast Guard, the GSI, the Commissioner for Irish Lights (CIL) and the Marine Institute wish to advise that the flight recorder (black box) of R116 has been successfully recovered from the sea bed on the Eastern side of Black …

22/03/2017: AAIU Statement on R116 Investigation

AAIU Statement on R116 Investigation The AAIU in consultation with An Garda Síochána, the Navy, the Coast Guard, the GSI and the Marine Institute wish to advise that following initial Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) operations the wreckage of R116 has been positively located on the sea bed on the Eastern side of Black Rock, at a depth of approx. 40m. …

AAIU Statement: AAIU Investigation into the loss of R116

The AAIU wishes to extend its sincere sympathies to the families and friends of the crew of R116. The Chief Inspector of Air Accidents, Mr. Jurgen Whyte, in consultation with the appointed Investigator-in-Charge, Mr. Paul Farrell, wishes to make the following statement. An AAIU investigation into the circumstances of the loss of R116 is underway. As with all AAIU investigations, …

Aircraft Occurrence: Emergency Landing, Cork Airport 02/11/2017

The AAIU has sent a go-team to Cork Airport in response to an emergency descent and landing occurrence earlier today.  A preliminary examination of the aircraft is now underway to determine the level and extent of any investigation that may be undertaken by the AAIU.

01/04/2017: AAIU Statement on R116 Investigation

Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) Statement in relation to R116 Investigation   The Chief Inspector of Air Accidents, Mr. Jurgen Whyte, in conjunction with the appointed Investigator-in-Charge, Mr. Paul Farrell, wish to make the following statement.   The AAIU is keenly aware of the loss and grief of the families, friends and colleagues of the crew of R116 and extends …

Interim statement, Accident, EI-ETJ Metrojet Accident Sinai, Egypt, 31 October 2015.

The AAIU have been advised that an Interim Statement has been released by the Egyptian Authorities, regarding an investigation by the Central Directorate of Aircraft Accident Investigation, Egypt, concerning the Accident which occurred involving a Metrojet Aircraft, Registration EI-ETJ, on 31 October 2015 at Sinai. The Interim Statement is avaialble from the Egyptian Authorities at the link below: http://www.civilaviation.gov.eg/accident/Rep.html AAIU

AAIU Recruitment Campaign 2016 – Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineer)

The Air Accident Investigation Unit is currently seeking to recruit an:   Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineer) (Aeronautical Officer, Grade I)     For further information on the position, Job Description, Required Qualifications, or to apply for the position please see www.publicjobs.ie or follow the link below.   Closing Date for Applications: 10/11/2016   Inspector of Air Accidents (Engineer), Air …

AAIU Statement – Aircraft Accident, Abbeyshrule airfield, Co Longford, 20 March 2016.

The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has launched an investigation into a fatal accident at Abbeyshrule airfield, Co Longford that occurred at approximately 17.45 hrs on the 20th March 2016. The investigation team made up of 3 investigators arrived on scene at 21.00 hrs and commenced the investigation. Following an initial examination …

Winching incident: Hook Head, Co. Wexford, 6 December 2015.

Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU), Investigation relating to a winching incident at Hook Head, Co. Wexford on the 6 December 2015.   On 7 December 2015, an Irish Search and Rescue Operator notified the AAIU of a winching incident that occurred during a rescue and recovery operation off Hook Head, Co. Wexford on 6 December 2015.  Following a preliminary review, …