Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB, , BFU; , BEAA; , UIIA) was the Swiss bureau of aircraft accident investigation. In 2011, it was replaced by the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board.
History The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau was established by the Swiss parliament. Operations began in 1960."Welcome to the website of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau." (Archive) Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Retrieved on 30 April 2013. The bureau was headquartered on the grounds of Payerne Airport and in Payerne."How to find us ." (Map link ) Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Retrieved on 9 June 2009. "Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau AAIB Aeropole 1 Route de Morens 1530 Payerne Switzerland "
Normally the original aircraft accident reports were written in the language of the Swiss region where the aircraft accident occurred. Some reports had English versions available."Reports." (Archive) Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Retrieved on 6 September 2012.
The agency was disestablished on 1 November 2011 when it and the Investigation Bureau for Railway, Funicular and Boat Accidents merged to form the Swiss Accident Investigation Board."Swiss Accident Investigation Board SAIB." (Archive) Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications. Retrieved on 30 April 2013.
See also Crossair Flight 498 Crossair Flight 3597 Investigation Bureau for Railway, Funicular and Boat Accidents
References
External links Official website