Five reports of alleged nuclear installation restricted airspace infringements have warranted investigation since 2006. These reports are summarised in the following table:
Offence Location Legislation reference Description Outcome Closed 29 January 2006 AWE Aldermaston AN (Restriction of Flying) (Nuclear Installations) Regulations 2002 Low flying over a nuclear establishment No further action. No witnesses came forward 14 March 2006 17 July 2006 AWE Burghfield AN (Restrictions of Flying) (Nuclear Installations) Regulations 2002 Low flying over a nuclear establishment Insufficient evidence to proceed 6 October 2006 23 January 2007 AWE Aldermaston AN (Restriction of Flying) (Nuclear Installations) Regulations 2002 Infringement and low flying over a nuclear establishment The pilot thought to be involved in this incident was reminded of his obligations under the Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Nuclear Installations) Regulations 23 March 2007 21 September 2007 Springfields, nr. Preston AN (Restriction of Flying) (Nuclear Installations) Regulations 2002 Low flying over a nuclear establishment Insufficient evidence to proceed 11 March 2008 5 October 2007 Dungeness power station, Kent AN (Restriction of Flying) (Nuclear Installations) Regulations 2002 Infringement and low flying over a nuclear establishment The pilot has been sent a warning letter 31 October 2007