The AAIB was Established by an Act of Legislature in 2019 and first appointment of Commissioner and Executive Director/Principal Deputy in 2024 by H.E. President Joseph Nyumah Boakai. The AAIB is mandated to investigate civil aviation accidents and incidents in Liberia. Operates independently and autonomous to ensure impartiality and objectivity.
AAIB Act of 2019 outlines the functions, powers, and structure ; Conforms with ICAO Annex 13 Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and ICAO guidance and implementation provisions for aircraft accident, serious incident and incident investigation. Under the legal framework we are connected to Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA).
To investigate aircraft accidents, serious incidents and incidents in Liberia’s territory, outside Liberia by Liberian registered aircraft in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13 and our Aircraft Accident Investigation Policy and Procedure Manual(iPPM)
“To be the most efficient Regional Accident and Incident Investigation Organization in the World.”
To assist the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) Member States in the conduct of independent investigation of aircraft accidents and serious incidents in compliance with international standards.