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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 DHC-8-402, Dash 8, G-FLBB
Pressurisation failure with emergency descent, in flight from Manchester to Jersey, 8 December 2016.AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK Eurostar, G-CGGM
Bounced landing, Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire, 8 April 2017.AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK, G-CEFZ
Collision with a fence during taxiing, Cotswold (Kemble) Airport, Gloucestershire, 10 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8A Silvaire, G-BRJK
Engine power loss during attempted go-around, Chilbolton Airfield, nr Andover, Hampshire, 27 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Maule MX-7-160, N3110J
Struck terrain while manoeuvring at low level, near Alford, Aberdeenshire, 23 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cadet, G-CDEF
Nose gear collapsed on landing, Sandown (Isle of Wight) Airfield, 11 November 2016.AAIB investigation to Replica Campbell Cricket Cricket, G-BTMP
Heavy landing, Garford Farm Airstrip, Oxfordshire, 19 February 2017.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-RTIN
Gyroplane rolled over while being taxied by a student under instruction, Turweston Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 13 February 2017.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MTOsport, G-SIXG
Struck cable during a forced landing, Hope Farm, Braithwaite, Caldbeck, Cumbria, 17 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Silence Twister, G-TWSS
Engine fire during start, Wing Farm Airstrip, Warminster, Wiltshire, 5 June 2016.AAIB investigation to UAS Schiebel Camcopter (UAS, registration n/a)
Loss of control on takeoff from ship stationed off the coast of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, 18 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Vans RV-8, G-CHPK
Departed the side of the runway during landing, Bidford Airfield, Warwickshire, 24 February 2017.AAIB investigation to Westland Wasp HAS1, G-KAXT
Loss of collective pitch control resulting in a forced landing, Bishopstone, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, 23 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Alpi Aviation Pioneer 400, G-CPPG
Landing gear collapsed on landing, Thruxton Aerodrome, Hampshire, 23 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-BYSA
Runway excursion resulting in ditching in the sea, Hollym Airfield, East Riding of Yorkshire, 10 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB100, G-CDNR
Loss of control on takeoff, near Burrows Lane, Middle Stoke, Kent, 20 March 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CDMU
Landing mishap and collision with a fence, private strip, Hawksview, Cheshire, 30 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Pioneer 300 Hawk, G-CFUE
Nosewheel detached on landing, Westonzoyland Airfield, Somerset, 8 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-BPAY
Collision with a parked aircraft while taxiing, White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire, 29 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F172N Skyhawk, G-DUVL
Failure of the right landing gear leg, White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire, 20 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Cavalon, G-EVAA
Part of engine cowling detached in flight, Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, Staffordshire, 11 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Slingsby T67M MKII Firefly, G-BNSO
Entered a spin and impacted a ploughed field near Whitwell, North Yorkshire, 30 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Socata TB20 Trinidad GT, G-SCIP 19 July 2016
Nose landing gear collapse, Sleap Airfield, Shropshire, 19 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Tango 2, RA-0542A
Loss of control on takeoff, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 25 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Thruster T600N 450, G-OASJ
Unstable approach, collided with trees, Bradley's Lawn Airfield, Heathfield, East Sussex, 14 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 601 XL (P) Zodiac, 54-ASJ
Crashed after takeoff, near Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight, 22 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Aero AT-3 R100, G-SACY
Aircraft overturned during an emergency landing in a field, near Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield, Yorkshire, 4 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZWX
Loss of automatic stabiliser trim, in-flight from Heraklion to London Gatwick, 27 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Auster 5 Alpha, G-APAF
Engine failure during final approach, Netheravon Airfield, Wiltshire, 30 September 2016.AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-ECOF
APU exhaust duct liner failure, resulting in smoke emanating from rear of aircraft, Belfast City Airport, 30 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Eurofox 912(LS), G-ODGC
Right landing gear attachment bolt failure, Eyres Field, Wareham, Dorset, 15 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-CGVG
Left main landing gear leg collapse whilst taxiing, Hunsdon Airfield, Hertfordshire, 8 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Flylight Dragonlite Fox, G-CIEK
Loss of power after takeoff, Moor Farm, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, 6 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Isaacs Fury II, G-BEER
Control difficulties after in-flight leading edge failure, 4 nm north of Billericay, Essex, 14 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Jodel DR1050 Ambassadeur, G-BKDX
Runway excursion and ground loop after landing, Netherthorpe Airfield, Nottinghamshire, 13 November 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MYMX
Engine failure after takeoff, Insch Airfield, Garioch, Aberdeenshire, 15 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CCOW 5 January 2017
Departed runway and overturned while attempting to take off, Athey's Moor (Longframlington) Airfield, Northumberland, 5 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Piper L18C Super Cub, G-AXLZ
Wake vortex encounter during takeoff, Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, 18 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32R-301T, N551TT
Landing gear retraction during touch-and-go, Blackbushe Airport, Surrey, 16 November 2016.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-MEPU
Pilot incapacitation, Turweston Aerodrome, Buckinghamshire, 28 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Schleicher ASW 27-18E (ASG 29E) glider, G-VLCC
Uncontrolled dive with sustainer engine deployed, Moundsmere, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, 21 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Socata TBM 700N, M-VNTR
Stall and loss of control, Fairoaks Airport, Surrey, 15 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZMH
Smell of smoke in rear galley, London Gatwick Airport, 31 December 2016AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-131, G-DBCB
Fumes in the cockpit when descending to London Gatwick Airport, 21 October 2016.AAIB investigation to BN2A Mk III-2 Trislander, G-RLON
Damage to runway edge light, Alderney Airport, Channel Islands, 10 November 2016AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZY
Birdstrike during takeoff caused engine damage and diversion with overweight landing, Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, 10 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Cyclone AX2000, G-CBGS
Runway excursion, Longside Airfield, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, 9 October 2016.AAIB investigation to DA 40 Diamond Star, G-CBFA
Nose gear leg failed whilst taxiing, Old Warden Aerodrome, Bedfordshire, 16 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Flitzer Z-1S, G-ECVZ
Aircraft struck a ditch during an attempted go-around, Priory Farm, Tibenham, Norfolk, 29 October 2016AAIB investigation to Gemini Flash IIA, G-MVMZ
Wingtip contacted ground during landing roll, Private Airstrip, Mitton, Penkridge, Staffordshire, 23 July 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 |