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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 PA25 Pawnee, G-BNZV
This occurred on 3 September 1988, at Currock Hill Airfield, NorthumberlandAAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140, G-AXTD
This occurred on 29 April 1998, at Harbledown Wood, Dunkirk, Canterbury, KentAAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140, G-AXTD (Correction)
This occurred on 29 April 1998, at Harbledown Wood, Dunkirk, Canterbury, KentAAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-151 (Modified) Cherokee Warrior, G-BXLY
Engine fire on start up, Leeds Bradford Airport, 1 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior, G-OVER
This occurred on 16 June 1988, at Detling, near Maidstone, KentAAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior, G-OVER (Correction)
This occurred on 16 June 1988, at Detling, near Maidstone, KentAAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BODB
Aircraft drifted to the left after landing and departed from the side of the runway, Sandtoft, Lincolnshire, 26 May 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161, G-BJBV
This occurred on 31 May 1996, near Shoreham Airport, SussexAAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161, G-BJBV (Corrigendum)
This occurred on 31 May 1996, near Shoreham AirfieldAAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, G-ASIL
Bounced landing and nose gear collapse at Wolverhampton Airport on 2 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer III, G-CGVC
Struck a fence whilst taxiing at Perranporth Airfield, 15 August 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28R-201T, G-BEOH
Power loss after takeoff resulting in tree strikes, Gloucestershire Airport, 21 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28RT-201T Turbo Cherokee Arrow IV, G-BHFJ
Nose landing gear leg failed to extend fully, Wycombe Air Park, 14 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six, G-CDUX
Loss of control during crosswind landing, Newtownards Airport, 6 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga, G-SULL
This occurred on 1 February 1995, at Crowfield Airfield, SuffolkAAIB investigation to Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga, G-SULL (Corrigendum)
This occurred on 1 February 1995, at Crawfield Airfield, SuffolkAAIB investigation to Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II, G-CLUE
Gear collapse on landing, Durham Tees Valley Airport, 28 July 2013.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BODS, 5 June 2014
Aircraft struck a bush on the airfield boundary during a go-around, Hinton-in-the-Hedges, 5 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-BPIK
Student bounced landing, Carlisle, 15 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-46-310P, G-DODS
This occurred on 31 October 1988, at Caernarfon Airport, North WalesAAIB investigation to Pitts S-2S Special, G-EWIZ
Aircraft nosed over following runway excursion, Gloucestershire Airport, 7 March 2014.AAIB investigation to P&M Aviation Quick GTR, G-MABL
Loss of control on take off, Farway Common Airfield, Devon, 26 May 2014.AAIB investigation to P&M Aviation QuikR, G-FRIK
Wingtip contacted ground during a go-around, Sulby Airstrip, Leicestershire, 22 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Pulsar, G-LWNG
Aircraft struck a tree on the approach to the airstrip, Wing Farm, 6 May 2013.AAIB investigation to Quad City Challenger II, G-MYIX
Propeller drive failure and forced landing, near Louth, Lincolnshire, 2 May 2014.AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-JULE
Loss of control during landing, Mayfield Airstrip, Ormskirk, Lancashire, 18 April 2014.AAIB investigation to Quik GTR, G-COWN
Bird strike, near Mallaig, Highlands of Scotland, 24 June 2014.AAIB investigation to RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-CBAG
This occurred on 17 May 2002, at Black Notley, EssexAAIB investigation to RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-CBAG (Corrigendum)
This occurred on 17 May 2002, at Black Notley, EssexAAIB investigation to Rand KR-2, G-BVIA
Struck hedge during forced landing, Temple Bruer Airfield, Lincolnshire, 3 May 2014.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ESD Coyote II, G-MYBI
Loss of control on takeoff, Ashcroft Airfield, Cheshire, 11 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F152, G-BHEC
Runway overrun, Stapleford Airfield, 1 March 2014.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F172N, G-LTEE
Runway excursion on landing, Fairoaks Airport, Surrey, 5 May 2014.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna FA152 Aerobat, G-BFRV
Veered off runway on landing, Shoreham Airport, 5 March 2014.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna FA152 Aerobat, G-BGAF
Loss of control following bounced landing, Southend Airport, 2 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna FRA150M Aerobat, G-BDRD
Damage sustained during precautionary landing off airfield, 10 nm north-east of Humberside Airport, 19 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Replica Sopwith Triplane, G-BOCK
Left main wheel struck gate on landing, Old Warden Aerodrome, 29 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Robin ATL, G-GGHZ
Heavy landing, Beverley (Linley Hill) Airfield, East Yorkshire, 25 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Robin CEA DR400/120 Petit Prince, G-BKDJ
Engine failure due to lack of fuel, near Ross-on-Wye, 15 April 2014.AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-BYCF
Dynamic rollover, Elstree Aerodrome, Hertfordshire, 29 March 2014.AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-PACL
Helicopter rolled onto its side following practice engine failure, Liverpool Airport, 16 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport Cavalon gyroplane, G-RDNY
Loss of control on takeoff, Lydd Airport, 5 March 2014.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MTOsport, G-GSMT
Forced landing in a river after a birdstrike on the propeller, near Crawfordjohn, Lanarkshire, 28 February 2014.AAIB investigation to S1/2010 - Cessna Citation 680 Sovereign, G-CJCC
This occurred on 30 September 2010, during climb after departure from London Luton AirportAAIB investigation to S1/2011 - ATR72-202, EI-SLG
This occurred on 15 March 2011, near Edinburgh AirportAAIB investigation to Schweizer 300, G-BWAV
Loss of rotor rpm during practice autorotation, Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey, 12 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Skyranger 912(2), G-CCCK
Lost control during taxiing, Newtownards Airfield, 6 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Skyranger 912(2), G-CDIJ
Nosewheel collapsed on landing, Battleflat Farm Airstrip, Leicestershire, 24 August 2014.AAIB investigation to Socata TB10 Tobago, G-CFME
Loss of control on encountering poor weather, 11 nm SE of Bristol International Airport, 30 September 2013AAIB investigation to Team Minimax 91, G-BZOR
Heavy landing at Farley Farm Airstrip on 16 March 2014.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 |