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Transport Safety Investigations
Air, marine, and rail accident investigation reports from the UK's independent statutory investigation bodies. Reports identify causal factors and make safety recommendations to operators, regulators, and government.
13,057 reports
11,352 AAIB (air)
1,103 MAIB (marine)
602 RAIB (rail)
Reports
AAIB investigation to Eurofox 2K, G-CMAX
Loss of control shortly after takeoff, Talgarth Airfield, Powys, 27 December 2025AAIB investigation to Jodel D18, G-BODT
Aircraft struck the ground shortly after takeoff, Portmoak Airfield, Kinross, 27 October 2025AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8, G-CRUX
Incorrect takeoff performance, London Luton Airport, 22 April 2025AAIB investigation to Westland Scout AH1, G-BWHU
Loss of control immediately after takeoff during a turn manoeuvre close to the ground, Turweston Aerodrome, Buckinghamshire, 24 April 2026AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZUK
Incorrect thrust used during takeoff, London Luton Airport, 13 June 2025AAIB investigation to Hoffmann H36 Dimona, G-CIMC
Hoffmann H36 Dimona (G-CIMC), loss of control after takeoff, Darley Moor Airfield, Derbyshire, 8 April 2025AAIB investigation to EV-97 teamEurostar UK, G-CDNM
Ground strike during an engine failure after takeoff demonstration, Athey’s Moor Airfield, Northumberland, 11 May 2025AAIB investigation to Sonaca 200, G-LKDM
Loss of control during takeoff, Blackbushe Airport, Surrey, 6 August 2025AAIB investigation to Spitfire Mk 26B, G-ENAA
Spitfire MK 26B (G-ENAA), yawed and rolled left during takeoff causing it to strike the ground, Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire, 28 July 2024AAIB investigation to Cessna T210M, N761JU
Cessna T210M (N761JU), loss of control on takeoff, Leeds East Airport, 11 April 2024AAIB investigation to Chaser S 508, G-MVGG
Engine failure after takeoff, near Trimdon, County Durham, 31 July 2024AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150, G-CUBX
Loss of control after takeoff, Croft Farm Airstrip (Defford Airfield), Worcester, 27 August 2024AAIB investigation to Boeing 777-236, G-VIIT
Inadvertent thrust reduction during the takeoff roll, London Gatwick Airport, 28 June 2024AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, G-CMJM
Right nosewheel detached on takeoff, on departure from Edinburgh Airport, 31 October 2023AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-CFFJ
Loss of control during takeoff, Carlisle Airport, Cumbria, 10 October 2024AAIB investigation to Socata TB-20 Trinidad, N33NW
Collision with trees during takeoff, Langham Airfield, Norfolk, 10 October 2023AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZS
Boeing 737-8K5 (G-FDZS), insufficient thrust on takeoff, Bristol Airport, 4 March 2024AAIB investigation to Beechcraft King Air C90GTx, D-IMEP
Beechcraft King Air C90 GTx (D-IMEP), passenger cabin door opened after takeoff, London Biggin Hill Airport, 1 June 2024AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-4K5, G-JMCV
Boeing 737-4K5 (G-JMCV), tailstrike during takeoff, East Midlands Airport, 1 December 2023AAIB investigation to Jabiru UL-450, G-CDFK
Jabiru UL-450 (G-CDFK), loss of power shortly after takeoff with subsequent stall and spin, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster, Essex, 4 April 2023AAIB investigation to De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, VP-FBC
De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter (VP-FBC), collision with obstacle on takeoff, Mount Lymburner, Antarctica, 23 January 2023AAIB Special Bulletin S1/2024: Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZS
A Special Bulletin concerning the failure of the auto throttle on a Boeing 737-8K5 (G-FDZS), on takeoff from Bristol Airport, 4 March 2024AAIB investigation to RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-CDJN
Forced landing in canal after takeoff, Great Heck, North Yorkshire, 15 September 2023AAIB investigation to X'Air Jabiru(1), G-HITM
Loss of power after takeoff, Private strip, Welshpool, 13 June 2023AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-301, G-JMCU
Takeoff with incorrect flap setting, Aberdeen Airport, 6 March 2023AAIB investigation to Skyranger Swift 912(1), G-CJXF
Bird strike on takeoff leading to forced landing, 1nm south of Dunstable, Bedfordshire, 25 September 2023AAIB investigation to TL-3000 Sirius 600, G-SBOI
Poor acceleration and failure to climb after takeoff, Fishburn Airfield, County Durham, 10 August 2023AAIB investigation to Scintex CP301-C1, G-CKCF
Flew into trees shortly after takeoff, Blue Bell Hill, Kent, 31 October 2022.AAIB investigation to Schleicher AS-K 13, G-DCMK
Tow rope disconnection from glider after takeoff, Troed yr Harn, Talgarth, Powys, 12 August 2022.AAIB investigation to Cessna 208B, G-EELS
Runway overrun during a rejected takeoff, Perth Airport, 13 July 2023.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-22-150, G-AREL
Aircraft left the runway after aborted takeoff, Hamilton Farm Airstrip, Ashford, Kent, 25 April 2023.AAIB investigation to Schleicher ASW 20 L, G-CFRW
Glider released from aerotow shortly after takeoff and pitched down, striking the ground at high speed, near Pulborough West Sussex, 24 September 2022.AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-CHAH
Loss of power just after takeoff and forced landing on the runway, Welshpool Airport, Powys, 18 March 2022.AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 601HD, G-BVVM
Wing baggage locker opened during takeoff, Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall, 29 July 2022.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-EEWZ
Loss of control on takeoff, Stoke Airfield, Kent, 27 July 2022.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-46-350P, G-LAMI
Runway overrun after rejected takeoff, Wycombe Airpark, Buckinghamshire, 9 July 2022.AAIB investigation to Cassutt Racer IIIM, G-BPVO
Failure after takeoff, near Henstridge Airfield, Somerset, 1 July 2022.AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8E, G-BSYF
Control lost during an attempted takeoff, Farmers field near East Winch, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, 23 July 2022.AAIB investigation to Pioneer 300, G-LEAH
Rough running engine after takeoff and forced landing, Ludham Airfield, Norfolk, 19 June 2022.AAIB investigation to Kolb Twinstar MKIII (Modified SS), G-MZZT
Loss of control after takeoff and engine failure, Plaistows Farm, St Albans, 30 January 2022.AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-REJP
Early rotation during takeoff and subsequent stall, Nuthampstead Airfield, Hertfordshire, 25 November 2021.AAIB investigation to Taylor Monoplane, G-BRUO
Loss of control during takeoff, Fishburn Airfield, County Durham, 21 June 2022.AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-800, G-JZHL
Incorrect thrust set during takeoff, Kuusamo Airport, Finland, 1 December 2021.AAIB investigation to Tecnam P92-EM Echo, G-WHEN, 29 May 2022
Power loss after takeoff, 2 miles west of City Airport (Manchester Barton), 29 May 2022.AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8K5, G-TAWY
Tail strike on takeoff, Manchester Airport, 9 March 2022.AAIB investigation to DA 40 NG, G-CTSB
Control restriction leading to stall on takeoff, Cranfield Airport, 12 December 2020.AAIB investigation to Grumman AA-5, G-BBSA
Loss of power after takeoff, Teesside International Airport, 25 September 2021.AAIB investigation to Rogers Sky Prince, G-CJZU
Partial then significant power loss after takeoff leading to loss of control, near Goodwood Aerodrome, West Sussex, 30 June 2021.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-TGLG
Gyroplane rolled over during takeoff, Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire, 18 March 2022.AAIB investigation to P84 Jet Provost Mk 5. G-VIVM
Runway overrun following rejected takeoff, North Weald Airport, 16 June 2021.Reports by year
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| Report year | AAIB (Air) reports | MAIB (Maritime) reports | RAIB (Rail) reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9,556 | 0 | 297 |
| 2015 | 208 | 2 | 23 |
| 2016 | 232 | 875 | 37 |
| 2017 | 260 | 27 | 40 |
| 2018 | 220 | 26 | 33 |
| 2019 | 209 | 19 | 28 |
| 2020 | 136 | 23 | 24 |
| 2021 | 115 | 19 | 18 |
| 2022 | 116 | 22 | 22 |
| 2023 | 91 | 15 | 21 |
| 2024 | 96 | 29 | 25 |
| 2025 | 68 | 23 | 17 |
| 2026 | 45 | 23 | 17 |
About these bodies
| Body | Remit | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| AAIB Air | Air Accidents Investigation Branch — independent civil aviation accident investigations | 11,352 |
| MAIB Marine | Marine Accident Investigation Branch — shipping and vessel accident investigations | 1,103 |
| RAIB Rail | Rail Accident Investigation Branch — railway accident and incident investigations | 602 |