The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is a division of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India which investigates aircraft accidents and incidents in India. Statutory Backing Earlier, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted investigations and gave information to the investigations established by the Court of Inquiry and the Committee Inquiry. A separate investigative agency was established to comply with the Standards And Recommended Practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The agency was established by Order No. AV-15029/002/2008-CG dated May 26, 2011. The Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2012 came into effect on 5 July 2012. It provides for setting up of an Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Investigations AAIB, India has carried out more than 150 Accident and Incident investigations so far including major accident in 2020 of Air India Express Flight 1344 - See also Bureau of Civil Aviation Security International Civil Aviation Organization Airline codes Aviation Safety Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India) Airport Authority of India Commission of Railway Safety - Railway safety investigator References External links Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau 2012 establishments in India Government agencies of India Aviation organisations based in India Organizations investigating aviation accidents and incidents Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)