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Incorrect weight information contributed to plane crash

The Air Accident Investigation Unit has found incorrect weight and balance information contributed to a fatal plane crash in Co Kildare in 2019.
Ireland • 27 May 22

Pilot groups criticise release of Rescue 116 transcript

Pilot representative bodies have criticised the Air Accident Investigation Unit for releasing transcripts of the cockpit voice recordings of the fatal Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 116 crash off the coast of Co Mayo last month.
Ireland • 18 Apr 17

AAIU recommends review of Coast Guard route guides

The AAIU has recommended that the company that runs the Coast Guard service in Ireland should review and re-evaluate all route guides used by search and rescue helicopters and the lifejacket manufacturer should review its instructions for locating beacons in jackets.
rescue 116 • 14 Apr 17

Irish experts to assist Egypt crash investigation

A team of Irish aviation officials is expected to travel to Egypt tomorrow and assist with the investigation into the Russian plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula yesterday, killing all 224 people on board.
News • 01 Nov 15

Report recommends radios for more paramedics

The Air Accident Investigation Unit has recommended that more paramedics be equipped with radios to alert helicopter pilots of potential dangers on the ground.
News • 04 Apr 13

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