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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 Rans S6-116 Coyote II, G-BUOK
Stall immediately after takeoff in tailwind conditions, Bagby (Thirsk) Airfield, Yorkshire, 20 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ES Coyote II, G-BZKO
Forced landing due to engine failure, Newtonards Airport, Co. Down, 23 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ESD (Modified) Coyote II, G-MYIS
Aircraft struck a pole due to an uncommanded loss of height prior to touchdown, Northrepps Airfield, Norfolk, 27 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F150M, G-BDZC
Loss of control on takeoff, Bourn Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 17 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna FR172F, G-DRAM
Left main gear collapsed on landing, Prestwick Airport, 31 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-GRYN
Loss of control during touchdown, Turweston Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 3 July 2017.AAIB investigation to Slingsby T67M MkII Firefly, G-BNSP
Nosewheel and axle assembly fell apart during low speed taxi, Turweston Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 17 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Smith DSA-1 Miniplane, G-BTGJ
Aircraft stalled during landing flare and landing gear collapsed, Henstridge Airfield, Somerset, 23 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Spitfire MK.T IX, G-CICK
Landing gear retracted on landing, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 16 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Starduster Too SA300, G-BNNA
Runway excursion during landing, Keyston Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 20 June 2017AAIB investigation to Stolp Starduster Too SA300, G-JIII
Landing gear collapsed during forced landing, Raydale, North Yorkshire, 14 May 2017.AAIB investigation to SZD-51-1 ‘Junior’ glider, G-CLJK and Cessna 150L, G-CSFC
Mid-air collision, 7.5 nm south of Leicester Airport, 4 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Tecnam P2008-JC, G-OLIC
Aircraft bounced during landing and nose leg collapsed on second touchdown, Lydd Airport, Kent, 9 July 2017.AAIB investigation to YAK-52, G-SPUT
Slid sideways down a slope whilst taxiing, Brown Shutters Airfield, Somerset, 13 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Zenair CH701UL, G-CBMW
Forced landing due to engine failure, Rossall Field Airfield, Lancashire, 6 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Aerotechnik EV-97 Eurostar SI, G-CHMW
Stalled during flare, Brown Shutters Farm Airfield, Somerset, 7 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZTK
Avionics fan failure causing vibration and fumes in the cockpit. In the cruise, between Paphos and Athens, 20 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZTM
Moved and struck ground equipment whilst parked, Stand 559, London Gatwick Airport, 26 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Bell 206B Jet Ranger III, G-BTHY
Entanglement with a recreational kite, Sandwich Bay, Kent, 19 February 2017.AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk 2, G-TWTW
Main landing gear collapsed during forced landing, Redlands Airfield, Swindon, Wiltshire, 25 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk 3, G-DJNH
Collision with obstacle during practice go-around, Eshott Airfield, Northumberland, 14 April 2017.AAIB investigation to DH82A Tiger Moth, G-ANSM
Forced landing due to jammed rudder, near Sibson Airport, Cambridgeshire, 4 February 2017.AAIB investigation to DHC-6 Series 310 Twin Otter, G-BVVK
Runway excursion during landing roll, Tiree Airport, Isle of Tiree, 7 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Druine D.31 Turbulent, G-ARNZ
Engine ingested balloon fragment causing loss of power, ditched by beach, Herne Bay, Kent, 14 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Grumman AA-5 Traveller, G-BBSA
Engine cowl opened after takeoff, Durham Tees Valley Airport, 22 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Hughes 500 Model 369E, G-MRRR
Loss of control during approach to land, private site near Reading, Berkshire, 24 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Isaacs Fury II, G-BBVO
Forced landing due to fuel starvation, near Langham Airstrip, Norfolk, 25 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Jodel D112, G-BIAH
Nosed over on landing, Barton Ashes Airstrip, Hampshire, 7 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Jodel DR100A Ambassadeur, G-BFBA
Ground loop on landing, Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Devon, 23 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Mainair Blade, G-CCXR
Aircraft stalled while avoiding power lines at low level and fell into a river, Near Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, 9 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Mercury, G-MYUB
Pilot struck on his face by the propeller, Otherton Airport, Staffordshire, 26 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BNSZ
Pilot injured by the propeller, Halfpenny Green Airfield, Staffordshire, 9 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Pitts S-2A Pitts Special, G-SKNT
Aircraft overturned during a forced landing following engine failure, Cockshutt, Ellesmere, Shropshire, 17 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MTOsport, G-RMTO
Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), Great Knoutberry Hill, Cumbria, 29 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Savannah VG Jabiru(1), G-WHYS
Lift strut found to be distorted after flight in turbulence, In flight from Swanwick to Swansea Airport, 13 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Socata TB9 Tampico, G-JUFS
Bounced landing, Thruxton Airfield, Hampshire, 9 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 701SP, G-TORI
Loss of control during crosswind landing, Old Sarum Airfield, Wiltshire, 26 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Aerotechnik EV-97 Eurostar, G-TIVV
Hard landing, Yarrow Valley, Scottish Borders, 17 May 2017AAIB investigation to Agusta AW139, G-VINB
Landing on wrong platform, Ravenspurn North Platform, North Sea, 20 January 2017AAIB investigation to Beech 76 Duchess, G-JLRW
Left main landing gear failed to extend, Exeter Airport, Devon, 22 March 2017AAIB investigation to Ikarus C22, D-MNBU
Stall on Landing, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 25 August 2016AAIB investigation to Jodel D119, G-AXFN
Came to rest inverted following a forced landing after the engine failed, Near Netherthorpe Airfield, Yorkshire, 6 May 2017AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ESD (Modified) Coyote II, G-MYES
Stall/spin while manoeuvring in the circuit, Shifnal Airfield, Shropshire, 30 May 2016AAIB investigation to Robin DR400/180 Regent, G-ETIV 7 Dec 2016
Mainwheel struck airfield lighting unit, Rochester Airport, Kent, 7 December 2016AAIB investigation to Spitfire IXT, G-LFIX
Landing gear collapse on landing, Sywell Aerodrome, Northampton, 15 September 2016AAIB investigation to Sud-Aviation SE-313B Alouette II, HA-PPC
Tail boom struck by main rotor blades, Breighton Aerodrome, Yorkshire, 17 July 2016Annual Safety Review 2016
This is the Annual Safety Review on the AAIB’s activity in 2016.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-131, G-EUPM
Nose landing gear torque link separation whilst taxiing, Manchester Airport, 19 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Aircreation Flexwing BioniX Tanarg 912ES, SP-MTKI
Loss of control in turbulent air, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 23 August 2016AAIB investigation to Breezer B600E, D-ETDK
Loss of control and deployment of ballistic recovery system, 2.5 nm NW of Oban Airport, Argyll, 2 August 2016.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 |