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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 Rans S6-ES Coyote II, G-SBAP
Aircraft struck fence during takeoff, Belle Vue, Devon, 7 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-TELC
Loss of climb performance on takeoff, near Carrickmore Airfield, Co. Tyrone, 7 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Taylor Monoplane, G-BEYW
Collided with trees following a loss of power during takeoff, Manchester Barton Airport, 15 August 2016.AAIB Special Bulletin S2/2017 on Boeing 737-86J, C-FWGH
Failure to achieve predicted performance during takeoff, Belfast International Airport, 21 July 2017.AAIB investigation to Aero AT-3 R100, G-SWLL
Loss of control during takeoff, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 10 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Letov LK-2M Sluka, G-MZNZ
Loss of power on takeoff and unsuccessful forced landing, Oakley, Bedfordshire, 31 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe G-BSHH
Overturned while rejecting takeoff due to power loss, Porthtowan Airstrip, Cornwall, 8 July 2017.AAIB investigation to MTOsport gyroplane, G-HOTC
Loss of control during takeoff, Shobdon Aerodrome, Herefordshire, 8 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior, G-LUSH
Engine failure after takeoff, near Blackbushe Airport, Surrey, 17 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-116 Coyote II, G-BUOK
Stall immediately after takeoff in tailwind conditions, Bagby (Thirsk) Airfield, Yorkshire, 20 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F150M, G-BDZC
Loss of control on takeoff, Bourn Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 17 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Grumman AA-5 Traveller, G-BBSA
Engine cowl opened after takeoff, Durham Tees Valley Airport, 22 May 2017.AAIB investigation to UAS Schiebel Camcopter (UAS, registration n/a)
Loss of control on takeoff from ship stationed off the coast of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, 18 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB100, G-CDNR
Loss of control on takeoff, near Burrows Lane, Middle Stoke, Kent, 20 March 2016.AAIB investigation to Tango 2, RA-0542A
Loss of control on takeoff, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 25 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 601 XL (P) Zodiac, 54-ASJ
Crashed after takeoff, near Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight, 22 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Flylight Dragonlite Fox, G-CIEK
Loss of power after takeoff, Moor Farm, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, 6 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MYMX
Engine failure after takeoff, Insch Airfield, Garioch, Aberdeenshire, 15 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper L18C Super Cub, G-AXLZ
Wake vortex encounter during takeoff, Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, 18 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZY
Birdstrike during takeoff caused engine damage and diversion with overweight landing, Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, 10 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MTO Sport gyroplane, G-CFVG
Crashed on takeoff, Northrepps (Cromer) Aerodrome, Norfolk, 28 September 2016AAIB 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 Evans VP-1 Series 2, G-TGJH
Runway excursion during takeoff, Ewesley Farm, Northumberland, 27 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 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 investigation to CAP 232, G-GODV
Canopy opened during takeoff, Lydd Airport, Kent, 29 July 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 Europa XS, G-XSDJ
Damaged during takeoff attempt, Lundy Island Airfield, 31 July 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 Zenair CH 601UL Zodiac, G-CCZK
Forced landing after takeoff due to engine power loss, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 15 July 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 Miles M38 Messenger 4B, G-AKVZ
Loss of directional control during crosswind takeoff, Biggin Hill Airport, Kent, 19 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CCOW
Loss of control during takeoff, Atheys Airfield, Northumberland, 31 July 2016.AAIB investigation to X'air Hawk, G-CEON
Loss of control on takeoff, Strathaven Airfield, Lanarkshire, 10 April 2016.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-EZTZ
Early flap retraction after takeoff from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 16 February 2016AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-GBEE
Abandoned takeoff and runway overrun at Redland Airfield, Swindon, Wiltshire on 23 March 2016AAIB investigation to Rans S5 Coyote, G-MZGD
Mishandled takeoff from Welshpool Airport, Powys, on 13 March 2016AAIB investigation to Stemme S10-V, G-BXGZ
Aircraft struck boggy ground and pitched nose- down on takeoff, Lasham Airfield, Hampshire, 2 April 2016AAIB investigation to Thruster TST Mk1, G-MTKA
Loss of control during takeoff ground roll, Manchester/Barton Aerodrome, 14 May 2016AAIB investigation to Vans RV-6A, G-TOGO
Aircraft hit obstruction on takeoff, Andrewsfield Airfield, Essex, 8 May 2016AAIB investigation to Europa, G-OURO 31 March 2016
Stalled on takeoff at Holmbeck Airfield, Buckinghamshire, 31 March 2016.AAIB investigation to Jodel D120A, G-BYBE
Stall on takeoff, Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire, 10 February 2016.AAIB investigation to Cessna 172S Skyhawk, G-ENNK
Flipped inverted following abandoned takeoff, Sherlowe Airstrip, Shropshire, 31 March 2016.AAIB investigation to Cessna 525A, Citationjet CJ2, G-TBEA
Runway excursion during takeoff, Norwich International Airport, 9 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 |