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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 DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-JECJ Addendum
Multiple electrical system failures en route from Edinburgh to Brussels, 23 October 2013.AAIB investigation to Dynamic WT9 UK, G-JFDI
Pilot distraction and landed short after extended downwind leg, at Haddenham, Oxfordshire, 8 June 2014.AAIB investigation to EC225 LP Super Puma, G-REDW and G-CHCN - summary of AAR 2/2014
Ditching following fracture of the main gearbox bevel gear vertical shafts, 34 nm E of Aberdeen, 10 May 2012 and 32 nm SW of Sumburgh, 22 October 2012AAIB investigation to Enstrom 280C Shark, G-IDUP
Main rotor blades struck the refuelling kiosk at Northampton/Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire on 3 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Ercoupe 415D, G-ERCO
Nose gear collapsed following bounced landing at Pent Farm, Kent, 14 May 2014.AAIB investigation to Escapade, G-DIZI
Loss of control on takeoff at private airstrip, Mendelsham, Suffolk, 21 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Eurocopter EC155B1, OY-HJJ
Loss of control after departure, North Sea, 6 November 2013.AAIB investigation to Eurocopter EC155B1, OY-HJJ (Correction )
Loss of control after departure, North Sea, 6 November 2013.AAIB investigation to Eurocopter EC155B1, OY-HJJ (Correction)
Loss of control after departure, North Sea, 6 November 2013.AAIB investigation to Europa, G-BXFG
Landing gear retracted on landing, Eaglescott Airfield, Devon, 14 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Europa, G-KWIP (Addendum)
This occurred on 12 March 2000, at Hollymeadow Farm, Bradley, DerbyshireAAIB investigation to Europa, G-OURO
Nose gear collapsed and nosewheel detached during a field landing following an engine failure, west of Sywell Airfield, 12 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Europa, G-TAGR
Forced landing following engine stoppage, about 1 nm north of Branscombe Airfield, Devon, 19 April 2014.AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-FIZY
Left door detached in flight, Tangley, Hampshire, 30 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-GBXS
Loss of control in flight, Common Farm Airstrip, Leicestershire, 21 August 2013.AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-GBXS Correction
Loss of control in flight, Common Farm Airstrip, Leicestershire, 21 August 2013.AAIB investigation to EV-97 TeamEurostar UK, G-CDNI
Left main landing gear collapsed following hard landing, at Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire, on 26 June 2014.AAIB investigation to EV-97 TeamEurostar UK, G-CGGM
Heavy landing, Pitsford, 6 August 2014.AAIB investigation to Falco F8L, G-REEC
Aircraft struck trees during go-around, near Lewes, East Sussex, 24 August 2014.AAIB investigation to FLS Aerospace Sprint 160, G-SCLX
Failure to clear obstacles during takeoff, Kirdford, West Sussex, 10 April 2014.AAIB investigation to Gemini Flash IIA, G-MVEP
This occurred on 27 October 1997, at Roydon Hamlet, EssexAAIB investigation to Gemini Flash IIA, G-MVJE
Loss of control on landing, Otherton Airfield, 14 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Gemini Flash II, G-MTGA
Struck fence during takeoff, private strip, Northiam, East Sussex, 21 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Gulfstream American AA-5A, G-BBUF
This occurred on 22 September 198%, at Lashenden Aerodrome, near Manston, KentAAIB investigation to Gulfstream American AA-5A, G-BGCM,
This occurred on 16 August 1985, at Old Sarum Aerodrome, WiltshireAAIB investigation to Hughes 369D, G-CCUO
Loss of control and ground impact, near Droitwich, 27 January 2014.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB100, G-DASS
Throttle jammed and forced landing at Leicester Airport, 11 April 2014.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB100, G-ZAVI
Aircraft struck sheep on landing, Lundy Island Airfield, 20 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-DCDO
Damaged nose gear from bounced landing at Dunkeswell Airport on 2 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Isaacs Fury II Fury, G-AYJY
Tipped onto its nose on landing at Exeter Airport, 12 April 2014.AAIB investigation to Jodel D-120, F-BHYE
This occurred on 30 July 1984, 4½ miles south of Burton-on-Trent, DerbyshireAAIB investigation to Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe, G-AGMI
Aborted takeoff due to a blocked pitot tube, private airstrip near Albourne, West Sussex, 23 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe, G-BTCH
Moved forwards during hand-start and collided with a hangar at Popham Airfield on 22 December 2013.AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe, G-BTCH Correction
Moved forwards during hand-start and collided with a hangar at Popham Airfield, 22 December 2013.AAIB investigation to Mainair Blade, G-MZAZ
Heavy landing by student pilot, Headon Airfield, Nottinghamshire, 17 May 2014.AAIB investigation to Mainair Rapier, G-MZNU
Engine failure and forced landing, Lansil Golf Course, 22 June 2014.AAIB investigation to McDonnell Douglas Helicopters Hughes 369E, G-KSWI (Correction)
This occurred on 19 June 2011, at Glastonbury, SomersetAAIB investigation to Murphy Maverick 430, G-ONFL
Loss of directional control on landing, North Coates Airfield, 24 March 2014.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MYZK
Loss of directional control on landing, near Wheatley Hill, Co Durham, 1 August 2014.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CCPC
Struck fence after landing, East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, 6 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CEMZ
Nosewheel failure and loss of control on landing, Hunsdon Airfield, Hertfordshire, 29 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Pierre Robin DR400/180 Regent, G-JMTS
Failed to remain airborne after takeoff from Stow Maries Aerodrome, on 19 January 2014.AAIB investigation to Pierre Robin HR200/120B, G-MFLC
Loss of control on takeoff, Leeds Bradford Airport, 20 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Pilatus Britten-Norman BN2B-21 Islander, G-CIAS
Forced landing following loss of power on both engines, north of Jersey Airport, Channel Islands, 3 November 2013.AAIB investigation to Piper Cub series L21B, G-SCUB
This occurred on 1 April 1988, at Leicester AirportAAIB investigation to Piper J3C, G-BSYO
This occurred on 23 June 2000, at 1 nm north-west of Cranfield Airport, BedfordshireAAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, G-ARAN
Inverted on landing, Northrepps Airfield, Norfolk, 26 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, G-OOMF
Damaged during forced landing, near Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, 2 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, G-ARIE
This occurred on 12 May 2001, at Osea Island, EssexAAIB investigation to Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, G-ARIE (Correction)
This occurred on 12 May 2001, at Osea Island, EssexReports 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 |