ukhozi luhamba phambili ngemplela.siyabonga ngezinxonxo eziphusile enizenzayo, ziyasakha ziyasikhuthaza. umsebenzi wenu muhle basakazi uyancomeka. thanks zama mkhize In this article, various important aspects in respect of the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents are highlighted. The importance of this issue is underlined by the fact that such accidents or incidents may have serious engineering, technical, legal and even political ramifications and repercussions. It is intended to give a broad overview of certain issues, and not to provide a detailed study of all the relevant facets. Accidents and incidents involving South African and foreign-registered aircraft within the territory of the Republic of South Africa are investigated by the South African Civil Aviation Authority, whose task it is to inter alia investigate aviation accidents and incidents within the Republic of South Africa. The position regarding accidents involving South African registered aircraft outside the borders of the Republic of South Africa is also dealt with.