AAIASB Function

The function of the AAIASB was the investigation of all civil aviation accidents and incidents that occur inside the ATHINAI Flight Information Region (FIR) as well as outside the ATHINAI FIR, provided their investigation was not being conducted by another State, when they concerned an aircraft of Hellenic registration or an aircraft being operated by an operator whose principal place of business is in Greece. The Board also represented Greece in investigations that were conducted by other States in the event of an accident or an incident to an aircraft with Greek registration that had taken place outside the ATHINAI FIR.

Safety Investigations

The sole purpose was the prevention of accident and incidents though the determination of the factors that had contributed to the development of an accident or serious incident, and the publication of Safety Recommendations. It was not the purpose of this activity to abortion blame or liability.

All accidents or serious incidents were subject to investigation, when they happen during flight operation or prior or after the flight operation if the Board expected to draw new lessons on flight safety from such research. The same applied to accidents or serious incidents involving ultralights, gliders, motogliders, paragliders, motoparagliders, parachutes and balloons.

(Νational Law 2912/2001 – Article 4)

Investigations were carried out in accordance with the procedures set forth in Annex 13 of the Chicago Convention (Annex 13) and national Law 2912/2001.

The AAIASB, like all international investigation boards that function in accordance with ICAO procedures, published Safety Recommendations on an advisory basis towards all National and International Authorities, so as to correct weaknesses and omissions that are identified during the investigations or that arise from the international aviation experience.

The AAIASB also maintained and studied statistical data on accidents and incidents on a national and international basis and monitored the implementation of safety recommendations that were arising from its Final Reports.

The AAIASB worked closely with the respective boards of other Member States of ICAO as well as with every Authority, Organization, or Foundation concerned with aviation safety.

AAIASB Final Investigation Reports and Safety Recommendations were published in this website.

Investigation Process