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AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-131, G-EUPS

Aircraft:
Airbus A319-131
Operator:
not established
Registration:
G-EUPS
Location:
Edinburgh Airport, United Kingdom
Occurrence type:
incident
Severity:
none
Investigation authority:
Not yet identified
Last verified:
2026-10-09 00:31Z

Carried by an official investigation authority or regulator. Highest source tier held: Official authority. 1 source attached.

CASE WATCH — SeyAero has prepared a computational workspace for this occurrence from open sources. This is not an investigation and contains no finding. The formal safety investigation is the responsibility of the State authority under ICAO Annex 13.

What is known

An Airbus A319-131, registration G-EUPS, experienced inertial reference drift in the climb phase after takeoff from Edinburgh Airport. This drift occurred following shock loading to the nose landing gear. The incident took place on 30 October 2025.

What is not yet known

  • · What caused the shock loading to the nose landing gear?
  • · What was the magnitude of the inertial reference drift?
  • · What actions were taken by the crew in response to the drift?
  • · Was the aircraft returned to service after inspection?

Evidence likely to be relevant

Flight data

  • · Flight data recorder or QAR critical
  • · Track data (ADS-B, radar) critical

Voice

  • · Cockpit voice recorder important
  • · ATC recordings and transcript supporting

Environment

  • · Weather observations and forecasts supporting
  • · Drift and current modelling supporting
  • · Acoustic observations supporting

Aircraft

  • · Maintenance and technical logs important
  • · Components and exhibits supporting

Human factors

  • · Crew records, duty and training supporting

External evidence

  • · Photographs, video and imagery supporting
  • · Witness and ground reports supporting

Site and recovery

  • · Wreckage distribution and site survey supporting

Sources

Source timeline

  • 2026-10-09 00:31Z · Verification state moved to VERIFIED. Carried by an official investigation authority or regulator.
  • 2026-10-09 00:31Z · Case Watch opened from open-source reporting. Awaiting an investigator.

Investigation workspace

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SeyAero has opened a Case Watch for AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-131, G-EUPS.
Airbus A319-131 · Edinburgh Airport, United Kingdom
Verification: VERIFIED · Sources: 1
Investigation authority: not yet identified

Evidence plan prepared. Available for investigator claim.

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