AAIB Report: Extra EA-200, G-EEEK, 13 July 2024
After flying to Spanhoe Airfield, Northamptonshire, the pilot of G-EEEK pitched the aircraft into a vertical climb and completed a manoeuvre from which the aircraft entered an upright flat spin to the left. The aircraft was not recovered before it struck the ground, and the pilot was fatally injured. The investigation was unable to establish […]
AAIB Special Bulletin: Rockwell Commander 112 TCA (N4698W), fatal accident, Kinglassie, Fife, 23 December 2024
Following a normal takeoff roll, on the initial climb-out the aircraft’s engine lost power due to water ingestion in the carburettor. The aircraft was observed to depart from controlled flight and it struck an area of rising ground, fatally injuring the pilot. Investigation of the aircraft’s fuel system revealed significant water contamination that had not […]
Anniversary Statement: Cessna 208B, G-CPSS
This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into an accident involving a Cessna 208B at Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire 23 March 2024. In cruise the pilot noticed an abnormal smell and some smoke from the exhausts. The low oil pressure light illuminated, and the pilot diverted to Cranfield Airport. On shut down flames were […]
Anniversary Statement: Rans S6-ESD XL, G-MZBU
This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into an accident involving a Rans S6-ESB which departed the runway during landing, overturned and suffered substantial damage at Yatesbruy airfield, Wiltshire. The draft report has been produced and consultation comments received. The final report will be published in the near future.
AAIB Report: Cirrus SR22T, G-RGSK
At the end of a third circuit, which was intended to be a touch-and-go, G-RGSK bounced on touchdown. The pilot applied full power to go around but lost control of the aircraft, which turned left through approximately 90° before striking the ground. The aircraft’s ballistic parachute system deployed during the impact sequence. It was found […]
AAIB Report: ATR 72-212 A, G-CMJM
Whilst taking off from Edinburgh Airport the right wheel from the nose leg gear detached from the aircraft. The detachment was not observed by the airfield operations department and the flight crew were unaware of the loss of the wheel. They continued the flight and landed at Belfast City Airport without any abnormal indications or […]
ACMD appoints 10 leading experts
The 10 new members’ expertise spans crucial areas, including public health, law enforcement and scientific research. The ACMD assess substances that are being misused or could potentially cause significant health and social harms, as well as conducting in-depth inquiries into aspects of drug use that are causing particular concern in the UK. The new ACMD […]
ACMD appoints new members
Following the announcement of 10 leading experts joining the ACMD’s Advisory Council in January, 4 more appointments have been made today. Professor Karen Ersche Professor Sunjeev Kamboj Doctor Lorna Nisbet Jon Privett The 4 will be joining the ACMD which provides advice and makes recommendations to the government on the harms caused by drugs. Professor […]
Companies House Chief Executive recognised in King’s New Year honours
Louise Smyth, Chief Executive of Companies House, has been recognised in the King’s New Year honours. Louise, who is also Registrar of Companies for England and Wales, has been awarded the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her services to public life and the economy. Since joining Companies House […]
The online accounts and Company Tax Return service is closing
Companies House and HMRC are closing the joint online filing service on 31 March 2026. Companies have used this service to file their accounts and Company Tax Returns at the same time with Companies House and HMRC, but it will close in 12 months’ time. From 1 April 2026, companies can file their annual accounts […]