Ministry of Transport Malaysia

Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)

Aircraft accidents or serious incidents should be reported to the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).

Report Air Accident to AAIB MALAYSIA (Form)​

** E-mail the form to AAIB@mot.gov.my

The following people must notify the AAIB without delay if they have knowledge of an aircraft accidents or serious incidents which occurred in Malaysia:

  • The crew of the aircraft;
  • The owner of the aircraft;
  • The operator of the aircraft;
  • People involved in the maintenance, design, or manufacture of the aircraft;
  • People involved in the training of the aircraft's crew;
  • People involved in providing air air traffic control, flight information services to the aircraft; and
  • Staff of the Civil Aviation Authority.

The AAIB will need to know as much of the following information as possible:

  • The type, model, nationality and registration marks of the aircraft;
  • The nemes of the owner, operator and hirer (if any) of the aircraft;
  • The name of the commander of the aircraft;
  • The date and time (UTC) of the accident or serious incident;
  • The last point of departure and the next point of intended landing of the aircraft;
  • The number of
    • Crew on board and the number killed or seriously injured;
    • Passengers on board and the number killed or seriously injured;
    • Other persons killed or seriously injured as a result of the accident.
  • The nature of the accident or serious incident and the extent of damage as far as is known.​​
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Notification:

  • The State of Occurrence notifies the relevant States of an accident, a serious incident, or an incident with a minimum delay and by the most suitable and quickest means available.

Preliminary Report:

  • A preliminary report contains statements of facts obtained during the early stages of the investigation. It must be regarded as tentative and is subjected to alteration or correction if additional evidence becomes available. It has to be issued within thirty days from the date of the occurrence and by the most suitable and quickest means available.

Final Report:

  • A final report contains factual information, relevant findings, and safety recommendations related to an aviation occurrence. It has to be issued within one year from the date of the occurrence and by the most suitable and quickest means available.

Draft Final Report:

  • A draft final report will be issued to all the relevant States before releasing the final report, inviting their significant and substantiated comments on the report as soon as possible and comments must be responded to within sixty days of the date of the transmittal letter.

Interim Statement:

  • If the report cannot be made publicly available within twelve months, the State conducting the investigation shall make an interim statement publicly available on each anniversary of the occurrence, detailing the progress of the investigation and any safety issues raised.

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