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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
27 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Grumman FM2, Wildcat, G-KINL
Grumman FM2, Wildcat (G-KINL), aircraft nosed over on to its back on landing, Heveningham Hall, Suffolk, 6 July 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
27 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180, G-AYUH
Piper PA-28-180 (G-AYUH), aircraft departed controlled flight after entry into cloud, Stanley Hall, near Halstead, Essex, 21 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
20 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Jabiru UL-450, G-CDFK
Jabiru UL-450 (G-CDFK), loss of power shortly after takeoff with subsequent stall and spin, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster, Essex, 4 April 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
20 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Spitfire Mk 26B, G-CLHJ
Spitfire Mk 26B (G-CLHJ), loss of control, Enstone, Oxfordshire, 22 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Aerosport Scamp, G-BOOW
Aerosport Scamp (G-BOOW), aircraft struck trees following loss of power, Near RAF Mona, Anglesey, 10 February 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AW169, G-KSSC
AW169 (G-KSSC), helicopter downwash moved cricket pitch ground cover causing injury to one person, Bearsted Common, Maidstone, 11 October 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, VP-FBC
De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter (VP-FBC), collision with obstacle on takeoff, Mount Lymburner, Antarctica, 23 January 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Extra EA 300/L, G-OLAD
Extra EA 300/L (G-OLAD), landing gear mainwheel assemblies detached on landing, Northrepps Aerodrome, Norfolk, 17 January 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to UAS Prion Mk3, (UAS registration n/a)
UAS Prion Mk3, flyaway following loss of electrical power, West Wales Airfield, 6 March 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
30 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Schleicher ASW 24, G-CHBB
Schleicher ASW 24 (G-CHBB), loss of control during failed aerotow, Dunstable Airfield, Bedfordshire, 16 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
30 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB Special Bulletin S1/2024: Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZS
A Special Bulletin concerning the failure of the auto throttle on a Boeing 737-8K5 (G-FDZS), on takeoff from Bristol Airport, 4 March 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
23 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to amateur-built balloon (DB-6R), G-CMFS
Amateur-built balloon (DB-6R), G-CMFS, balloon envelope collapsed in-flight, fell from height and struck the ground, Ombersley Court, Worcestershire, 25 June 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
16 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-202, G-NPTF
ATR 72-202 (G-NPTF), significant electrical malfunction during CAT II approach, East Midlands Airport, 17 January 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, G-CMMT
ATR 72-212 A (G-CMMT), Aircraft damaged after contacting the runway during a second landing attempt in gusty weather, Belfast City Airport, 30 December 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AW139, 5N-BOX
AW139 (5N-BOX), main rotor struck a lamp post, Norwich Airport, 13 November 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-4K5, G-JMCZ
Boeing 737-4K5 (G-JMCZ), Electrical contactor failure with fumes and fire, Belfast International Airport, Stand 9, 18 October 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150, G-CLYI
Piper PA-18-150 (G-CLYI), abnormal runway contact, Sleap Aerodrome, Shropshire, 13 May 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
2 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to VA-1X, G-EVTL
VA-1X (G-EVTL), ground impact following propeller blade release, Cotswold Airport (Kemble), Gloucestershire, 9 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
25 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Ventus-2CT, G-KADS / E1 Antares, G-CLXG
Ventus-2CT (G-KADS) and E1 Antares (G-CLXG), Midair collision, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, 17 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
18 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A321-253NX, G-OATW
Airbus A321-253NX (G-OATW), In-flight turnback after loss of a cabin window, London Stansted Airport, 4 October 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
18 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AW109SP, G-RAYN
AW109SP (G-RAYN), helicopter struck trees during night departure from an unlit field landing site, Nantclwyd Lodge, near Llanelidan, Denbighshire, 1 November 2022
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AS355F1, G-BOSN
Cabin doors opened in flight, Gunnersbury Park, London, 4 October 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cessna 120, G-BRUN
Attempted go-around and loss of control, Kitty Hawk Farm Strip, Sussex, 15 September 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox MK2, G-BUKP
Forced landing due to fuel exhaustion near Old Buckenham Airfield, Norwich, 3 September 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flylight Nine, G-CMRF
Rigging failure leading to aircraft damage during landing, Darley Moor Airfield, Derbyshire, 17 November 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-CDJN
Forced landing in canal after takeoff, Great Heck, North Yorkshire, 15 September 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
4 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Beech 400A, N709EL
Brake seizure and mainwheel tyres deflated during landing, Newquay Airport, Cornwall, 7 October 2022
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
28 Mar 2024
AAIB
AAIB Annual Safety Review 2023
The AAIB Annual Safety Review 2023 has been published. It includes information on occurrences and the safety action taken or planned in response to AAIB investigations concluded in 2023.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Mar 2024
AAIB
AAIB accident to BN2T Islander, G-BSWR
Vibration and rudder control problems in-flight, Private airstrip, County Armagh, 16 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Mar 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212A-600, EI-HDK
Hard landing, Liverpool Airport, 14 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Mar 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CDCF
Loss of control on ground and subsequent runway excursion, Northrepps Airfield, Norfolk, 30 September 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Mar 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-181, G-CCAV
Corroded nose landing gear fractured whilst taxiing, London Biggin Hill Airport, 3 May 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Mar 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-34-220T, G-ZZOT
Abnormal runway contact during landing gear-up go-around, Liverpool Airport, 15 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Mar 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to X'Air Jabiru(1), G-HITM
Loss of power after takeoff, Private strip, Welshpool, 13 June 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212A 600, EI-GPN
Partial electrical systems failure during approach, Belfast City Airport, 19 September 2022
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
22 Feb 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Extra NG, G-MIIL
Aircraft canopy failed in-flight, Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, 2 April 2022
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
22 Feb 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80 Bravo, G-CICF
In-flight battery fire, Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent, 8 December 2022
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
15 Feb 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Leonardo AW189, G-MCGT 26 July 2021
Loss of terrain separation, Ballintoy Harbour, County Antrim, 26 July 2021
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Feb 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-301, G-JMCU
Takeoff with incorrect flap setting, Aberdeen Airport, 6 March 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Feb 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Fournier RF4D, G-AWGN
Engine failure, Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Essex, 23 July 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Feb 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to JS-MD 3, G-JSMD
Loss of control during winch launch, Nympsfield Airfield, Gloucestershire, 15 June 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Feb 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Slingsby Swallow T45, BYJ
Loss of control and struck sloping ground at Bishop Hill, near Portmoak Airfield, Kinross, 7 November 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
1 Feb 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to EV-97 teamEurostar UK, G-IFLE
Stall during turn onto final, Otherton Airfield, Staffordshire, 4 June 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
1 Feb 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180, G-AXSG
Main landing gear failure, St Mary's Airport, Isles of Scilly, 7 April 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
25 Jan 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Pilatus PC-24, D-CMSL
Stiff elevators during cruise, 8 nm south-east of Liverpool Airport, 9 December 2022
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
18 Jan 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant), D-AAAY
Uncommanded and unarrested flap extension in the climb after departing Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, 10 August 2022
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
18 Jan 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CEVW
Rearward movement of hang-point resulting in pitch control difficulties, Lundy Island Airfield, Bristol Channel, 17 May 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Jan 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, G-CMFI
Electrical burning smell in cockpit after landing leading to rapid disembarkation on the runway, Leeds Bradford Airport, 9 October 2022
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Jan 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZX
Descent during a go-around, Manchester Airport, 12 June 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Jan 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 777-336ER, G-STBL / Boeing 777-236, G-YMML
Injury to cabin crew due to turbulence, Entering Bay of Bengal, 15 June 2023 / Unexpected turbulence, Beijing Daxing International Airport, 28 June 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch