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Transport Safety Investigations
13,057 reports
11,352 AAIB (air)
1,103 MAIB (marine)
602 RAIB (rail)
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.
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 |
Common topics (last 2 years)
Reports
10 Nov 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-232, G-EUUT
Fumes in flight deck during approach, London Heathrow Airport, 14 June 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
22 Sep 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Escapade, G-CGNV 141121
Rearward movement of pilot’s seat leading to loss of control in flight, Breighton Airfield, Selby, North Yorkshire, 14 November 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
18 Aug 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZF
Deviation from expected flightpath during a go-around, Aberdeen Airport, 11 September 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Aug 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Aeronca 65C, G-BTRG
Propeller lost in-flight, Birchwood Airfield, North Yorkshire, 21 October 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Aug 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to CAP 231, G-IIHZ
Rudder and fin structural failure in flight, Northrepps Airfield, Norfolk, 9 January 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Jul 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F172M, G-MOFO
Inadvertent descent during night VMC flight, Newcastle International Airport, 9 January 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Jul 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Vickers Slingsby T65A Vega, G-EECK
Canopy opened in flight followed by loss of control, Portmoak, Kinross, 13 October 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
23 Jun 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to MD 900, G-LNDN
Various electrical system faults due to water ingress, in flight between Royal London Hospital and RAF Northolt, Greater London, 25 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Jun 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-232, 9H-LOZ
Engine loss of control and in-flight shutdown, Stansted Airport, Essex, 28 May 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Jun 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Grob G 120TP-A, G-ETPC
Propeller oil leak in-flight, RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, 15 September 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 May 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161, G-BRBA
Right main landing gear detached in-flight, Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire, 4 September 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Apr 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Beechcraft 95-B55 Baron, 2-NOVA
Electrical problem in flight followed by near fuel starvation, Gloucestershire Airport, 13 August 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Mar 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DJI Matrice M300, (UAS registration n/a) 211121
DJI Matrice M300, motor arm folded in flight, residential area, Blacon, Chester, 21 November 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-211, G-CLNK
In-flight load shift, Guernsey Airport, 16 April 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-31, G-UKCS
Uncommanded cabin door opening in flight, near Hull, Yorkshire, 23 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Europa, G-FLOR
Left door detached in flight, Brinkworth, Wiltshire, 23 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Dec 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 777-336ER, G-STBA
Cargo Fire Warning during pre-flight preparation, London Heathrow Airport, 2 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Dec 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Grob G102 Astir CS, G-CJSK
Aileron control disconnection in flight resulting in pilot abandoning the glider by parachute, Gibett Hill, Brentor, near Tavistock, Devon, 23 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
2 Dec 2021
AAIB
AAIB Special Bulletin S2/2021 on Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZF
Deviation from expected flightpath during a go-around, Aberdeen Airport, 11 September 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Sep 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Parrot Anafi USA, (UAS registration n/a) 180421
Power loss in flight resulting in ground impact, near Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, 18 April 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Sep 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F406, G-FIND
Incapacitation of a task specialist during unpressurised survey flight, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire, 4 April 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Jul 2021
AAIB
AAIB Special Bulletin S1/2021 on Boeing 787-8, G-ZBJB
Inadvertent nose landing gear retraction during pre-flight maintenance, London Heathrow Airport, 18 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Jul 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing A75L300 Stearman, G-CGPY
Uncommanded engine shutdown in flight, Near Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon, 23 June 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Jul 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Parrot Anafi USA, (UAS registration n/a) 190221
Uncontrolled flight into trees, Fareham, Hampshire, 19 February 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
17 Jun 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Sikorsky S-92A, G-LAWX
Near controlled flight into terrain, private landing site near Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, 14 October 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Jun 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DJI Mavic Pro 2, (UAS, registration n/a) 190820
Controlled flight into building, Seal Sands, Middlesborough, 19 August 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
29 Apr 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Replica Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c, G-AWYI
Lost control in flight, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 2 September 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
19 Apr 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to BAe ATP, SE-MAO 18 August 2020
Roll control difficulties and loss of flight director after uncommanded autopilot disengagement, after departure from Jersey Airport, 18 August 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
25 Mar 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to SB-5E glider, G-DEJH
In-flight Structural Failure, Summit of Cross Fell, Pennines, Cumbria, 7 August 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
18 Mar 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Scheibe Super Falke SF25E, G-KDEY
Probable incapacitation followed by flight into terrain, Aston Down Airfield, Gloucestershire, 23 March 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
18 Feb 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DJI Matrice 200 V1, (UAS, registration n/a) 210919
Two occurrences of in-flight deployment of recovery parachute, near Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, 21 September 2019 and Montrose, Angus, 29 November 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Feb 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DJI Matrice 210 (UAS, registration n/a) 061020
Loss of power in flight and deployment of recovery parachute, Danbury, Essex, 6 October 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
15 Jan 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Aeryon SkyRanger R60, UAS, registration n/a
Unintended pilot activation of emergency cut-out system in flight, Maidenbower Pond, Crawley, West Sussex, 17 June 2020
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Jan 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Westland Scout AH1, G-CIBW
Loss of door window in flight, West Dean, Salisbury, Wiltshire, 17 September 2020
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
15 Oct 2020
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402, G-FLBE
Aileron cable failure, in-flight from Newquay Airport to London Heathrow Airport, 14 November 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
15 Oct 2020
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Mooney M20K, G-OSUS
Emergency landing after baggage door detached in flight, Membury Airfield, Berkshire, 30 May 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Sep 2020
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DJI Phantom 4 (UAS registration n/a) 050320
Controlled flight into wind turbine, Bristol sewage treatment works, 5 March 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
30 Jul 2020
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-232, G-EUYB
Fumes on the flight deck, on approach to London Heathrow Airport, 23 September 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
30 Apr 2020
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 747-436, G-BNLN
Unreliable airspeed indications, in flight from London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix International Airport, USA, 9 June 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Jan 2020
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Agusta A109E, G-ETPI
Loss of co-pilot’s door window, In flight North of Seaton, Cornwall, 27 June 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Jan 2020
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DJI Matrice 210, (UAS, registration n/a) 18 March 2019
Crashed inverted after a motor failure whilst in flight, Lathbury Road, Manchester, 18 March 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Dec 2019
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 777-236, G-YMMU
Fumes on the flight deck, on departure from London Heathrow Airport, 3 July 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Dec 2019
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Bolkow 207, D-EFQE and North American T-6 Harvard 4, G-BJST
Inflight control issues, RAF Odiham, Hampshire, 25 July 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
7 Nov 2019
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Rolladen-Schneider LS7, G-CFMY
Pilot suffered a heart attack in-flight, near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, 4 May 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
24 Oct 2019
AAIB
AAIB investigation to EC135 P2+, G-POLA
Loss of NR control during flight test due to a faulty N2 adjuster, Morpeth, Northumberland, 5 April 2018.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Sep 2019
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Ace Aviation As-tec 13, G-CKUL
In-flight propeller detachment, Shotteswell Airfield, Oxfordshire, 15 May 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Sep 2019
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZOI
In-flight fumes event, en route from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, 25 February 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Jul 2019
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flight Design CT2K, G-TOMJ
Loss of control during ground run, Sackville Farm Airstrip, Bedfordshire, 17 February 2019.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 May 2019
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Agusta AW139, G-MCSD
Tail rotor blade fairing and bonding strip detached during flight, offshore from Aberdeen, 6 May 2018.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 May 2019
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DJI Phantom 4 Pro, UAS, registration n/a
Loss of control in flight, Worcester, Worcestershire, 17 June 2018.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch