Skybird Air Limited preliminary-report accident 001

Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) was notified of the serious incident by FAAN through a phone call. Safety Investigators were dispatched immediately to the site and commenced assessment under the provisions of Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2016 and ICAO Annex 13. The purpose of this preliminary report is to provide details of the initial facts and discussions surrounding the serious incident, which include information gathering from witness statements and preliminary inspection of the aircraft and the incident site. The investigation is on-going.