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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 HAV Airlander 10, G-PHRG
Hard landing during test flight, Cardington Airfield, Bedfordshire, 24 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB100, G-CEHG
Overturned on landing, Farm Strip, Hardwicke, Hay-on-Wye, 11 November 2016.AAIB investigation to Pioneer 300, G-CEIX
Landing gear did not indicate down and locked and subsequently collapsed, Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, Warwickshire, 6 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior, G-CCZV and Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior III, G-BZBS
Mid-air collision, near Elstree Aerodrome, Hertfordshire, 30 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, G-AVSB
Runway excursion resulting in the nose landing gear collapsing, Cumbernauld Airport, North Lanarkshire, 19 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32R-300 Lance, N83VK
Loss of directional control after landing, Stapleford Aerodrome, Essex, 28 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, G-BGCO
Loss of directional control on landing, Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire, 19 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Pitts S-1S Special, G-BXTI
Loss of control on landing, Southerness, Dumfries, 12 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Shadow Series DD, G-MGTW
Propeller failure, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, 24 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Socata TB10 Tobago, G-MRTN
Engine fire and forced landing, near Henstridge Airfield, Somerset, 27 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Vans RV-9A, G-RPRV
Aircraft inverted following nose landing gear collapse after landing, Nympsfield Airfield, Gloucestershire, 23 August 2016.Aircraft Accident Report AAR 1/2017 - G-BXFI, 22 August 2015
Crashed onto public road during air display, near Shoreham Airport, 22 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZFX
Fumes in the cockpit, on approach to London Gatwick Airport, 1 October 2016AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, G-COBO
Pitch control difficulty after departing Manchester Airport in icing conditions, diverted to East Midlands Airport, 4 March 2016AAIB investigation to Cessna F177RG Cardinal RG, G-TOTO
Wheels-up landing, Denham Aerodrome, Buckinghamshire, 14 December 2016AAIB investigation to Colomban MC-15 Cri-Cri, G-CRIK
Both engines stopped on final approach, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 13 September 2016AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk 2, G-BSUZ
Bounced on landing, porpoised and overturned, Brimpton Airfield, Berkshire, 12 September 2016AAIB investigation to Eurocopter AS350B2 Ecureuil, G-VGMG
Loss of control on landing, Lake Farm, Old Race Course, Bideford, Devon, 11 July 2016AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-OMSA
Hard landing, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Essex, 1 September 2016AAIB investigation to Mainair Blade, G-MYVY
Crashed on landing, Hawksview Airfield, Warrington, 18 September 2016AAIB investigation to Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer, N6830B
Hit obstacle during rollout from forced landing, Wyke Oliver Farm, Weymouth, Dorset, 5 August 2016AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance, G-BDWP
Landed short of the runway, Bagby (Thirsk) Airfield, Yorkshire, 11 September 2016AAIB investigation to P & M Aviation QuikR, G-CHUX
Runway excursion after landing, Hawksview Airfield, Stretton, Cheshire, 1 September 2016AAIB investigation to Quik GT450 Quik, G-CFKJ
Heavy landing, Caernarfon Airport, Gwynedd, 31 August 2016AAIB investigation to Quik GTR, G-CIDG
Loss on control on landing due to wake turbulence, Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent, 11 November 2016AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II, G-FIND
Un-commanded pitch down event, en-route cruise, 25 September 2016AAIB investigation to Robinson R66, N166MG
Heavy landing, private site, Stowe, Buckinghamshire, 15 August 2016AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MTO Sport gyroplane, G-CFVG
Crashed on takeoff, Northrepps (Cromer) Aerodrome, Norfolk, 28 September 2016AAIB investigation to Skyranger 912(2) Skyranger, G-INCE
Loss of control on landing after clipping a tree, Hackford, Wymondham, 26 August 2016AAIB investigation to Westland Scout AH1, G-BYRX
Control restriction, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, 29 December 2015AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZFJ
Incorrect takeoff performance calculation, Malaga Airport, Spain, 14 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZFP
Incorrect takeoff performance calculation, Lille Airport, France, 9 May 2016.AAIB investigation to Albatros DV.a, ZK-TGY
Aircraft clipped a hedge during a forced landing after the engine stopped, Pimphurst Farm, Bethersden, Kent, 15 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Beech B55 Baron, SE-EXW
Precautionary landing after reporting a rudder restriction in flight, Abbotsley (Rectory Farm) Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 29 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Cessna 750 Citation X, G-CEDK
Emergency evacuation due to smoke on the flight deck, Inverness Airport, Scotland, 12 August 2016.AAIB investigation to DHC-1 Chipmunk 22, G-BXCP
Struck hangar after loss of directional control on landing, Bagby Airfield, Yorkshire, 22 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Diamond DA42 Twin Star, G-CTCB
Left main landing gear partially collapsed after landing, Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, 28 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Evans VP-1 Series 2, G-TGJH
Runway excursion during takeoff, Ewesley Farm, Northumberland, 27 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Fournier RF5, G-AZPF
Stalled at a height of 5 to 10 feet while landing, Manchester Barton Aerodrome, 2 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Grob G115E Tutor, G-BYVE
Propeller blade anti-erosion strip detached, RAF Wittering, Cambridgeshire, 24 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-SARM
Landing mishap, Redlands Airfield, Wiltshire, 22 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80 Ikarus, G-OJDS
Crashed into the sea, near Cushendun, Northern Ireland, 9 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Klemm Kl35D, HB-UBK
Stalled into ground during forced landing following engine failure, Earls Lane, South Mimms, Hertfordshire, 6 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Mainair Blade 912, G-BYHS
Right undercarriage collapsed, Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire, 21 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MZCR
Crashed during go-around, East Haxted Farm, 16 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-CDER
Aircraft ditched after reporting engine problems, English Channel, 1.2 nm from Winchelsea Beach, East Sussex, 6 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, G-AZDX
Power loss on takeoff, Brickwall Farm, Hundon, Suffolk, 26 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Pitts S-2A Special, G-BTUL
Ground loop on landing, Sleap Airfield, Shropshire, 7 May 2016.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F182P Skylane, G-DATG
Runway overrun on landing, near Westcott, Buckinghamshire, 10 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Robinson R44 II, G-SAIG and Spitfire IXT, G-CCCA
Contact between aircraft on the active runway, Lashenden (Headcorn) Aerodrome, Kent, 15 June 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 |