Annual reports

2024

After several years described as excellent at global level for air transport safety, accidents in commercial aviation unfortunately took a heavy toll in 2024. Indeed, eight accidents resulting in the fatal injury of 289 people were recorded worldwide.

As far as general aviation safety in France is concerned, the picture is fortunately more positive: the figures for fatal accidents and injuries, in all aircraft categories, are among the lowest of the last decade. Moreover, as far as microlight activity is concerned, these figures are clearly the lowest of this period. One fatal injury was also recorded in aerial work operations.

In this context, the BEA opened 95 investigations in 2024, i.e. a reduction of around 20%, compared with the previous year. However, the number of foreign investigations for which the BEA appoints an accredited representative increased up to 249. This figure included a relatively high proportion of major investigations, to which the BEA contributed substantially.

Thanks to the commitment of all its staff, the BEA continued its efforts to reduce the number of investigations in progress and to be able to publish investigation reports more quickly. Its conclusions may include safety lessons or recommendations, with the constant objective of improving safety.

To this end, the BEA considered the possibility to adapt its investigation policy and diversified its communication channels to reach operational staff in a more direct and efficient way. For example, its website now includes safety lessons and safety digests, and its YouTube channel now offers videos aimed at operators’ safety managers. The BEA also reinforced its technical resources and started reorganising some of its laboratories to improve efficiency and increase its analysis capabilities.

I would like to extend my warmest thanks to all the BEA staff, from every profession, and to Field Investigators, for their constant commitment to preventing accidents and serious incidents in the future. They make this objective a reality by showing excellence in their actions and by carrying out their duties in the interests of safety.

I hope you enjoy reading this report.

Pierre-Yves Huerre,
BEA Director

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