Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, Aviation investigation organization in Payerne, Switzerland.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is an agency based at Payerne Airport that examines crashes and serious incidents involving aircraft operating in Swiss airspace. The organization uses modern analysis techniques and follows international standards when studying causes and developing safety recommendations.
Parliament established this organization in 1960 to meet the growing need for specialized expertise in analyzing aircraft accidents. In 2011 it merged with the rail, funicular, and boat accident investigation office to form the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board.
The offices are located at an airport in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, where daily work remains closely tied to the local aviation community. This proximity shapes how investigators collaborate with specialists and professionals on site.
This is a government office and not open to casual visitors, as it operates as a specialized agency. Anyone wanting to review investigation findings can access published reports online through the agency's website.
Reports are issued in the language of the region where an accident happened, reflecting Switzerland's multilingual setup. This makes findings directly understandable to local specialists and communities where the incident occurred.
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