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ARTICLE · 13 DECEMBER 1995

Guidelines for Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigations

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On 21 November 1995 the Council of the European Union adopted a Directive establishing the fundamental principles for investigation of civil aviation accidents and incidents (Directive 94/56/EG). This Directive replaces the former directive on cooperation and mutual assistance between Member States in respect of civil aviation accidents (Directive 80/1266/EEG). The new Directive is in line with Annex 13 of the 1994 Chicago Convention. However, it has a more binding character for Member States than the international standards and recommended practices of Annex 13.

The Directive distinguishes three types of events: accidents and serious incidents, which are always to be investigated, and other (minor) incidents, which can be investigated. The Directive contains definitions and examples of the above events, which may contribute to qualifying a certain event.

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