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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 Robinson R44 Raven, G-RFUN
Helicopter landed heavily and rolled onto its side, near Crowden, Glossop, Derbyshire, 5 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Saab 2000, G-LGNR
Reduction in aircraft controllability, near Manchester, 6 November 2015.AAIB investigation to Socata TB9, G-BTWX
Stalled after takeoff, Jericho Farm, Lambley, Nottinghamshire, 24 March 2016.AAIB investigation to Tecnam P2002-JF Sierra, G-TECI
Loss of control on takeoff, Haverfordwest Airfield, Pembrokeshire, 15 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 601UL Zodiac, G-CBUR
Loss of control during takeoff, Headon Microlight Strip, near Gamston, Nottinghamshire, 22 July 2016.AAIB Special Bulletin S1/2017 on Sikorsky S-92A, G-WNSR
Loss of yaw control on landing at West Franklin Platform, North Sea.AAIB investigation to Bede BD-4, G-BKZV
Forced landing following engine failure, near Nottingham Airport, 23 July 2016.AAIB investigation to CAP 232, G-GODV
Canopy opened during takeoff, Lydd Airport, Kent, 29 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Cessna 152, G-MASS
Left wing struck windsock pole during taxiing, Stow Maries Airfield, Essex, 23 September 2016.AAIB investigation to DH82A Tiger Moth, G-ANMY
Loss of control on takeoff, Brimpton Airfield, Berkshire, 5 June 2016.AAIB investigation to DH82A Tiger Moth, G-AOHY
Accident following failure to maintain height during takeoff attempt, Wickenby Aerodrome, Lincolnshire, 17 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300, HZ-IBN
Steep and fast approach followed by runway overrun and fire, Blackbushe Airport, 31 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-XSDJ
Damaged during takeoff attempt, Lundy Island Airfield, 31 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Jabiru UL-D, G-CDKP
G-CDKP Overran runway on landing, Damyns Hall Airfield, Essex, 25 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Jet Provost T Mk5A, G-JPVA
Wheels-up landing, North Weald Airfield, Essex, 15 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Jet Provost T MK5, G-BWSG
Brake failure during landing, Swansea Airport, 3 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Maule MXT-7-180 Star Rocket, G-BVIK
Runway Overrun, Private Airfield, Graveley, Hertfordshire, 2 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, G-OROD
Runway excursion and nose-over, Old Sarum Airfield, Wiltshire, 29 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee, G-BVYP
Taxied into a parked aircraft, Bidford Gliding & Flying Club, Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, 22 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-BDWY
Loss of control on landing, Great Massingham Airfield, Norfolk, 6 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-RNCH
Runway excursion, Causeway Airfield, Coleraine, 17 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Rans S6 Coyote II, G-BUEW
Heavy landing after pilot distracted during approach, Davidstow Moor Airfield, Cornwall, 30 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ESD (Modified) Coyote II, G-MYLD
Engine failure during cruise, Cobham, Kent, 26 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-CDMG
Loss of control during practice autorotation, Manston Airport, Kent, 25 July 2016AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MTOsport, G-CGZM
Rotor struck a hedge following aborted go-around, Headon Airfield, Nottinghamshire, 13 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Rotorway Executive 90, G-BVTV
Heavy landing, Landmead Farm Airfield, Oxfordshire, 6 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Saab-Scania SF340B, G-LGNC
Engine cowling loose, during climb from Glasgow Airport, 20 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Socata TB10 Tobago, G-HELA
Wingtip collision with fence, Breighton Aerodrome, Yorkshire, 25 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Steen Skybolt, G-CBYJ
Overturned on landing, farm strip, Kingsley, Buckinghamshire, 16 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Acrosport 2, G-DAGF
Left landing gear leg collapsed after touchdown, New Farm Airstrip, Near Bristol, 16 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Boeing 757-28A, G-OOBE
Low speed during go-around, Bristol Airport, 1 February 2016.AAIB investigation to Boeing 767-322, N642UA
Fuel leak from over-wing fuel filler cap, en route Heathrow to Chicago, 12 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Bombardier Global Express BD-700-1A10, N683GA
Jet blast while manoeuvring on ramp caused damage to parked aircraft, Owen Roberts International Airport, Cayman Islands, 24 March 2016.AAIB investigation to Cessna 172P Skyhawk, G-NWFC
Heavy landing, North Weald Airfield, Essex, 10 July 2016.AAIB investigation to DR 107 One Design, G-CEPZ
Landing mishap, Membury Airfield, Berkshire, 5 June 2016.AAIB investigation to EV97 Teameurostar UK, Eurostar, G-CDNI
Loss of control during a go around, Peterborough/Conington Airport, Cambridgeshire, 27 February 2016.AAIB investigation to Fournier RF5B, G-BPWK
Runway overrun on landing, Usk Airfield, Monmouthshire, 3 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80 Bravo, G-GIAS
Engine stoppage and forced landing, Alnwick, Northumberland, 24 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CDRO
Landing gear collapse, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 30 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Maverick 430, G-MZJJ
Fuel exhaustion resulting in a forced landing, Shop Farm, Clopton, Suffolk, 22 May 2016.AAIB investigation to Piel CP301B Emeraude, G-AZGY
Left landing gear collapse, RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire, 16 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Pierre Robin DR400/180R Remorqueur, G-ELUN
Landing at incorrect airfield, Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire, 3 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper J3C-65 Cub, G-BDHK
Undercarriage collapsed on landing, Eastbach Airfield, near Coleford, Gloucestershire, 14 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, G-ARLB, 11 June 2016
Heavy landing, Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk, 11 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-NHRH
Nose landing gear collapsed on touchdown, Compton Abbas Airfield, Dorset, 30 May 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-CGDJ
Ground impact after takeoff, Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall, 11 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-SVEA
Struck trees near the edge of the runway during takeoff; subsequently crashed on the adjacent A40 road near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, On 25 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior III, G-BZDA
Forced landing, White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire, 27 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, G-ATXD
Landed at the wrong aerodrome, RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, 23 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-34, N37US
Wingtip collision during taxi, Jersey Aero Club, Jersey Airport, 11 April 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 |