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.

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. 

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. 

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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. 

10th September 2023 - At approximately 4:28 pm local (2028 UTC), a Piper PA-32-301 aircraft with United States registration N106MR was involved in an occurrence while enroute to the Leonard Thompson International Airport (MYAM), Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas with five (5) persons on board.

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 It was reported by the pilot in command of the aircraft that the flight was uneventful up and until approaching MYAM. It was during that time, the pilot observed a loss of engine power while still in excess of 5 nautical miles from MYAM and subsequently determined that the aircraft would not make the airfield which led him to execute an emergency landing in bushes approximately 4.97 nautical miles south of MYAM.

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June 2 2024 - The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is currently investigating an occurrence at the Lynden Pindling Int’l Airport involving a Beechcraft Baron 58 with United States registration N558WH that had a gear collapse after landing. There were 2 persons on board with no reported injuries. Investigation is ongoing.