Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It can be reported to an Air Traffic Control tower nearest to you. It can also be reported to the Aircraft Accident Investigators through 24-hour official contacts that can be found on the AAID’s website, “About Us" under Report an accident or incident.
These forms are forwarded to operators after the accident or incident has been reported to the Investigator in charge. Accidents or incidents must be reported after they occur as only an Accident Investigator can give permission to remove or recover the wreckage or aircraft, as provided for in the Civil Aviation (Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation) Regulations 2018. The form can also be downloaded from the AAID website under Notifications to AAID.
Accident reports take anything from three months to three years to be completed, depending on the complexity of the investigation. After completion of an investigation, the reports are subjected to Technical Peer Review, after that, the report is submitted to an Advisory Safety Panel (ASP) to determine, the feasibility of the implementation of the safety recommendations. After the ASP is satisfied, the report is submitted to the Chief Investigator for consideration and action deemed necessary, and on concurrence, the report is released as a Final Report in respect of the relevant accident investigation.
Accident summaries are available on the AAID website. Complete reports can be obtained by submitting a written request to the Accident Incident Investigation Department by emailing: directoraai@transport.go.ke
- The provider of Air Service in Kenya if the occurrence happens in Kenya.
- The Owner or Operator of an Aerodrome in Kenya if the occurrence happens on or adjacent to the Aerodrome.
- The Owner, Operator or Pilot in Command of an Aircraft involved in an accident or serious incident.
- The Civilian Organizer of a flying display in Kenya that is held outside military premises.