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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 Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage, N186CB
Aircraft crashed following loss of control, Buttles Farm, Churchinford, Somerset, 14 November 2015.AAIB investigation to Pitts S-1S Pitts Special, G-PARG
Loss of control and impact with terrain during a go-around, Gloucester Airport, 12 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Pitts S-1S Special, G-MAXG
Landing mishap, Breighton Aerodrome, Yorkshire, 17 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Rans S6 Coyote II, G-BSMU
Nosewheel detached following hard landing, Benston Farm, Cumnock, Ayrshire, 18 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Robinson R44 Astro, G-BZGO
Birdstrike resulted in broken windscreen, approx 8 miles north of Manchester Barton Airport, 13 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Robinson R44 Raven, G-EVEE
Forced landing following fuel starvation, near Chiltern Park, Oxfordshire, 29 May 2016.AAIB investigation to SD-1 Minisport, G-CIZA
Heavy landing, private airstrip, Meldreth, Hertfordshire, 16 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Skyranger 582(1), G-CGMK
Hard landing, Over Farm Microlight Strip, Gloucestershire, 19 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Sud Aviation SA342J Gazelle, YU-HET
During a maintenance check the helicopter inadvertently became airborne and landed heavily, Stapleford Aerodrome, 6 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 601UL Zodiac, G-CCZK
Forced landing after takeoff due to engine power loss, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 15 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 601XL Zodiac, G-EXXL
Mid-air collision with recreational kite, Pilling Sands, Morecambe, Heysham, Lancaster, 19 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Zlin Z.526F Trener Master, G-EHZT
Wheels up landing, Seething Airfield, Norfolk, 7 May 2016.Annual Safety Review 2015
This is the Annual Safety Review on the AAIB’s activity in 2015.AAIB investigation to Beech B200 Super King Air, G-BYCP
Descent into terrain following departure from Stapleford Aerodrome, Essex, 3 October 2015.AAIB investigation to Bell 206B Jet Ranger II, G-OAMI
Uncommanded loss in altitude resulting in autorotation and heavy landing, 3 miles WNW of Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire, 10 February 2016.AAIB investigation to Boeing 747-436, G-CIVX
Landing gear lever jammed in the ‘UP’ detent after takeoff due to a maintenance error, 30 January 2016.AAIB investigation to De Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth, G-AMCK
Badly damaged in a forced landing in a field near Sidmouth, Devon on 13 May 2016.AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK, G-SHMI
Runway undershoot, Croft Farm Airfield, Defford, Worcestershire, 25 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-SFLA
Collision with obstacle during go-around, Lower Upham Airfield, Hampshire, 13 May 2016.AAIB investigation to Miles M38 Messenger 4B, G-AKVZ
Loss of directional control during crosswind takeoff, Biggin Hill Airport, Kent, 19 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15-912, G-BZYN
Departed runway and tipped over during landing roll, Sandy Airfield, Bedfordshire, 15 May 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CCOW
Loss of control during takeoff, Atheys Airfield, Northumberland, 31 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-OKEM
Runway excursion on landing, Culbokie Airfield, Ross and Cromarty, 20 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Pioneer 300, G-VOLO
Nose landing gear collapse on landing at Sutton Bank Airfield, Yorkshire on 24 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BNXE
Runway overrun at Sturgate Airfield, Lincolnshire, 19 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ESD Coyote II, G-MYGP
Main landing gear leg detached during forced landing at North Moor Airfield, Lincolnshire on 3 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Savannah VG Jabiru(1), G-SAVY
Precautionary field landing following elevator tab vibration, 2 nm southwest of Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, 8 May 2016.AAIB investigation to Tiger Cub 440, G-MMIH
Engine power loss and forced landing, Crosland Heath Golf Club, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, 5 June 2016.AAIB investigation to X'air Hawk, G-CEON
Loss of control on takeoff, Strathaven Airfield, Lanarkshire, 10 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Aeroprakt A22 Foxbat, G-CHAD
Loss of directional control after landing, Mitton Farm Airstrip, West of Penkridge, Staffordshire, 22 June 2016.AAIB investigation to BAe ATP, G-BUUR
Go-around due to autopilot issue and subsequent elevator control problems, on approach to Guernsey Airport, 26 January 2016.AAIB investigation to Boeing E75 Stearman, N43YP
Ground loop on landing at North Weald Airfield on 13 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Cessna 182P Skylane, G-OJHC
Very heavy landing at Carlisle Lake District Airport, on 10 May 2015.AAIB investigation to Cirrus SR20, G-GCDC and Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BLWP
Loss of control during touch-and-go and collision with a stationary aircraft, Swansea Airport, 20 January 2016.AAIB investigation to Eurofox 912(S), G-CHUP, 31 March 2016
Right main landing gear leg failed during landing roll, Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire, 31 March 2016.AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-CCUL
Gear-up landing, Rayne Hall Farm Airfield, Essex, 5 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Guimbal Cabri G2, G-CILU
Main rotors struck the ground, Cotswold (Kemble) Airport, Gloucestershire, 29 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB UK, G-IKUS
Aircraft crashed whilst avoiding a hedge when taking off, Strubby Airfield, Lincolnshire, 30 May 2016.AAIB investigation to M20F Executive, G-CEJN
Right MLG collapsed during the landing roll at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield on 17 April 2016.AAIB investigation to MCR-01 Banbi, G-CUTE
Heavy landing after canopy opened in flight, Brimpton Airfield, Berkshire, 5 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-34-220T Seneca V, OK-OKD
Crashed during go-around, Newquay Airport, Cornwall, 17 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Quik GT450 Quik, G-CJAJ
Loss of control on landing, Sutton Meadows Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 19 June 2016.Aircraft Accident Report AAR 2/2016 - G-LGNO, 15 December 2014
Loss of control in flight, near Sumburgh Airport, 15 December 2014.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZFA
Early flap retraction after takeoff from Bristol Airport, 16 February 2016AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZTE
Activation of ALPHA FLOOR autothrust protection and subsequent TCAS RA, at Paphos Airport, Cyprus, 7 January 2015AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZTZ
Early flap retraction after takeoff from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 16 February 2016AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-233, SP-HAI
Taxiway excursion, Birmingham International Airport, 21 February 2016AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-86N, EI-FHG
Unreliable airspeed and altitude indications, on approach to London Gatwick Airport, 8 January 2016AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8AS, EI-DWS
Unreliable IAS and ALT indications, on descent into Liverpool Airport, 9 January 2016AAIB investigation to Cessna 402B, G-MAPP
Left main landing gear collapsed during landing roll, East Midlands Airport, 14 January 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 |