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Transport Safety Investigations
13,057 reports
11,352 AAIB (air)
1,103 MAIB (marine)
602 RAIB (rail)
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.
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 |
Common topics (last 2 years)
Reports
10 Jan 2019
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-KEVK
Engine failure and forced landing, 4.5 miles North of Sywell Airfield, NN6 0BN, 15 September 2018.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Jan 2019
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-KUPP
Electrical cockpit fire shortly after takeoff, Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey, 19 July 2018.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
6 Dec 2018
AAIB
AAIB investigation to BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd ATP, SE-MHE
Crew reported frozen flight controls and power levers during descent, near Guernsey Airport, 14 February 2018.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
6 Dec 2018
AAIB
AAIB investigation to HK36 TC Super Dimona, G-FMKA
Departure from controlled flight and impact with the ground, near Brimslade Farm, Wiltshire, 13 July 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
6 Dec 2018
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior III, G-WAVS
Controlled flight into terrain, Bredon Hill, Overbury, Worcestershire, 8 January 2018.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
6 Dec 2018
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga SP, G-ELLA
Forward baggage door opened in flight, near the Compton VOR, 10 January 2018.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Sep 2018
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 777-236, G-VIIJ
In-flight fumes event, descending towards Heathrow Airport, 13 November 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jul 2018
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Jabiru J400, G-REAF
Nose leg collapsed while landing during a training flight, Peterborough (Conington) Airport, Cambridgeshire, 23 February 2018.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Mar 2018
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Kolb FireFly, G-CEPN
Departure from controlled flight, Luffenhall, Hertfordshire, 20 June 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Mar 2018
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Liberty XL-2, N518XL
Section of the left door detached after the door opened in flight, 5 miles west of London Biggin Hill Airport, 10 January 2018.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Feb 2018
AAIB
AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK (Eurostar), G-GARB
Left wing failed in flight, near Builth Wells, Powys, 18 September 2016.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Jan 2018
AAIB
AAIB investigation to 3DR Solo (UAS, registration n/a)
Struck a crane during autonomous flight mode, Kemsley Mill, Kent, 13 June 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Dec 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flight Design CT2K, G-CBIE
Nose landing gear failure, Private airstrip, Peasemore Common, Berkshire, 19 August 2017
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Dec 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Sling 4, G-LDSA
Canopy door detached in flight, Near Hailsham, East Sussex, 27 July 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Nov 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AW109SP Grand New, G-HLCM
Precautionary landing after a main rotor blade tip cap detached in flight, Private landing site near Clifton Dykes, Penrith, Cumbria, 2 August 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Oct 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to North American P-51D Mustang, G-TFSI
Forced landing after the engine stopped in flight, Duxford Aerodrome, Cambridgeshire, 9 July 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Oct 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, G-ATMT
Controlled flight into terrain, near Aston Rowant Nature Reserve, Oxfordshire, 15 January 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Oct 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II, G-RVLX
Pilot’s emergency exit door opened in flight, En route from East Midlands Airport to Kristiansund, Norway, 1 June 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Sep 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Agusta A109S Grand, G-PBWR
Left side horizontal stabiliser failed in flight, Stansted Airport, Essex, 5 May 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Sep 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8 (Q400), G-PRPC
In-flight loss of engine access panel, on departure from Manchester Airport, 14 December 2016.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Sep 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-CFDO
Runway excursion on landing, Causey Park Airfield, Northumberland, 13 June 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Sep 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CFEX
Low speed runway excursion during a training flight, Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire, 19 June 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Aug 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MTOsport, G-RMTO
Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), Great Knoutberry Hill, Cumbria, 29 April 2017.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Aug 2017
AAIB
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.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Jun 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402, Dash 8, G-FLBB
Pressurisation failure with emergency descent, in flight from Manchester to Jersey, 8 December 2016.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 May 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Cavalon, G-EVAA
Part of engine cowling detached in flight, Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, Staffordshire, 11 December 2016.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Apr 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZWX
Loss of automatic stabiliser trim, in-flight from Heraklion to London Gatwick, 27 July 2016.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Apr 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-CGVG
Left main landing gear leg collapse whilst taxiing, Hunsdon Airfield, Hertfordshire, 8 October 2016.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Apr 2017
AAIB
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.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Mar 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to HAV Airlander 10, G-PHRG
Hard landing during test flight, Cardington Airfield, Bedfordshire, 24 August 2016.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Feb 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-OMSA
Hard landing, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Essex, 1 September 2016
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2017
AAIB
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.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2017
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cessna 750 Citation X, G-CEDK
Emergency evacuation due to smoke on the flight deck, Inverness Airport, Scotland, 12 August 2016.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Sep 2016
AAIB
AAIB investigation to MCR-01 Banbi, G-CUTE
Heavy landing after canopy opened in flight, Brimpton Airfield, Berkshire, 5 June 2016.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
6 Sep 2016
AAIB
Aircraft Accident Report AAR 2/2016 - G-LGNO, 15 December 2014
Loss of control in flight, near Sumburgh Airport, 15 December 2014.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Jul 2016
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cessna Citation 560XL, SE-RHJ
Engine cowling detached during flight, Farnborough Airport, 29 November 2015.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Jul 2016
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Rockwell Commander 114B, 2-ROAM
Possible loss of control in IMC during VFR flight, at sea 2.5 nautical miles west of Blackpool, 3 December 2015.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Jun 2016
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Bell 206B Jet Ranger II, G-RAMY
Loss of control in flight and rotor/fuselage contact, near Creg-Ny-Baa public house, Isle of Man, 6 June 2015.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Jun 2016
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Bombardier DHC-8-402, G-FLBC
In-flight engine fire, en route Glasgow to Belfast, 16 December 2014.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Apr 2016
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Agusta Bell 206B Jet Ranger III, G-OMDR
Loss of control in flight, near Gamston Airport, 27 June 2014.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Mar 2016
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-CETF
Engine failure, near Boston, Lincolnshire, 2 August 2015.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Feb 2016
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-232, G-EUYE
In-flight fumes event, 90 nm south-east of London Heathrow Airport, 27 July 2015.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Jan 2016
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Beech 95-B55 Baron, G-RICK
Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) on approach to Dundee Airport, 3 May 2015.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Jan 2016
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Practavia Sprite Series 2, G-BCVF
Loss of canopy in flight, near Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, 30 June 2015.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Dec 2015
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-CGIZ
Stalled on approach, Manchester Barton Aerodrome, 10 June 2015.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Oct 2015
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Agusta Westland AW139, G-LBAL
Flight into terrain after takeoff in fog and at night, near Gillingham Hall, Norfolk, 13 March 2014.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Sep 2015
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Kolb Twinstar Mk III Xtra, G-CGZA
Loss of propeller in flight, Swinefleet common, 4 June 2015.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Aug 2015
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 757-3CQ, G-JMAB
Deployment of right over-wing slide in flight, London TMA, 31 October 2014
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Aug 2015
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 777-236, G-RAES
Air turnback due to flight crew feeling unwell, north of Glasgow on 6 March 2015.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Aug 2015
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flight Design CT2K, G-CCNG
Heavy landing at North Coates Airfield on 23 May 2015.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch