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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 EV-97 Teameurostar UK, G-CEHL
Stalled on takeoff at Gloucester Airport 14 February 2016.AAIB investigation to Stewart S-51D Mustang, G-CGOI
Loss of control on takeoff, Benwick, Cambridgeshire, 2 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Gulfstream III (G-1159A), N103CD
Attempted takeoff using runway edge lights as the centreline reference, Biggin Hill Airport, 24 November 2014.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZAA
Incorrect takeoff performance data calculated, Belfast Aldergrove Airport, 25 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZIV
Incorrect takeoff performance calculation, Lisbon Airport, Portugal, 16 October 2015.AAIB investigation to Robin DR400/180 Regent, G-CGGO
Loss of control during takeoff, Croft Marsh Airfield, Lincolnshire, 13 December 2015.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CEDR
Loss of control during takeoff, Newtownards Airport, Northern Ireland, 7 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ES, G-CDVF
Loss of engine power after takeoff, Shifnal, 5 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Cessna 210D Centurion, G-OWAN
Runway excursion during takeoff, Tosside Airstrip, Lancashire, 5 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Europa Trigear, G-BXGG
Runway excursion during takeoff roll, Abbots Bromley Airfield, 6 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Robinson R66, G-LROK
Dynamic rollover during takeoff, Denham Airfield, Buckinghamshire, 12 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZUH
Incorrect takeoff performance calculation, London Luton Airport, 16 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Europa, G-OWWW
Loss of control on takeoff at Lydeway Field, on 29 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80 Bravo, G-MRSS
Stalled on takeoff at Eshott Airfield on 21 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, G-AVZR
Runway excursion on takeoff, North Coates Airfield, Lincolnshire, 18 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-CLDS
Crashed during a short-field takeoff, private strip near Hereford, 31 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Vierwerk Aerolite 120, G-OLAS
Stalled on takeoff from Darley Moor Airfield on 13 September 2015.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.AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox, G-BSCH
Hit hedge during takeoff and overturned, Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire, 23 June 2015.AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK Eurostar, G-CEZF
Veered off the runway during takeoff at Broadmeadow Farm, Herefordshire on 5 June 2015.AAIB investigation to North American T-28A Trojan, N14113
Nose landing gear structural failure during takeoff, Duxford airfield, 30 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ES Coyote II, G-BYOU
Engine failure after takeoff from Mount Airey Airstrip, East Yorkshire, 22 August 2014.AAIB investigation to Saab-Scania SF340B, G-LGNL
Runway excursion during takeoff, Stornoway Airport, 2 January 2015.AAIB investigation to Druine D.62B Condor, G-AWAT
Inadvertent premature takeoff, farm strip near Oxford, 17 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28R-201 Cherokee Arrow III, G-RJMS
Loss of directional control on takeoff from Crosland Moor Airfield on 19 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Robin R2160, G-OCFC
Runway excursion during abandoned takeoff at Bodmin Airfield on 27 May 2015.AAIB investigation to SD-1 Minisport, G-CIMA
Takeoff performance issue, Meldreth Valley Farm, Cambridgeshire, 24 May 2015AAIB investigation to Glastar, G-GERY
Loss of control during takeoff, Hollym Airfield, Yorkshire, 21 March 2015.AAIB investigation to Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-CBNX
Overran runway following rejected takeoff, private airstrip, Reading, 4 May 2015.Aircraft Accident Report 1/2015 - Airbus A319-131, G-EUOE, 24 May 2013
Number 1 and 2 engine fan cowl doors detached during takeoff, London Heathrow Airport, 24 May 2013AAIB investigation to Cessna F172H Skyhawk, G-AWGD
Loss of directional control on takeoff, at Keyston Airfield, on 15 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MZGG
Engine failure shortly after takeoff from Sutton Meadows Airfield on 15 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161, G-BZMT
Engine failure after takeoff, White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire, 11 May 2015.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-PCPC
Overturned after rotor struck tailplane during preparation for takeoff, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Essex, 8 April 2015.AAIB investigation to P&M Aviation Quik GT450, G-MCFK
Tipped onto its side during aborted takeoff, at Plaistow Airfield on 6 November 2014.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-JBRE
Rotor blades struck propeller during takeoff, Shoreham Airport, 1 November 2014.AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk2, G-KITY
Collision with building after takeoff, near Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire, 19 November 2014AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB100, G-FLYC
Loss of control on takeoff, Lower Upham Airfield, Hampshire, 2 January 2015AAIB investigation to Airbus A330-243, G-OMYT (Addendum)
Aborted takeoff following right engine power loss, Manchester Airport, 24 June 2013.AAIB investigation to Gemini Flash IIA, G-MVKC
Loss of control on takeoff from Caernarfon Airport on 15 May 2014AAIB investigation to Jodel D120A, G-BDWX
Unable to climb after takeoff, Full Sutton, 18 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Tecnam P92-EA Echo, G-TCNM
Heavy landing following engine failure after takeoff, Lleweni Parc Airfield, 24 August 2014.AAIB investigation to Aero L-29 Delfin, G-BYCT
Front canopy detached during takeoff, near Cranfield Airfield, 20 May 2014.AAIB investigation to Aero L-29 Delfin, G-BYCT Correction
Front canopy detached during takeoff, near Cranfield Airfield, 20 May 2014.AAIB investigation to Cessna 175B Skylark, G-ARML
Abandoned takeoff and overrun, near Slinfold, West Sussex, 24 April 2014.AAIB investigation to Cirrus SR20, N781CD
Loss of control on takeoff, Sleap Airfield, Shropshire, 15 March 2014.AAIB investigation to Cosmik Aviation EV-97 Eurostar, G-CDNG
Loss of directional control on takeoff, Private airstrip near Gloucester, 5 July 2014.AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk 2, G-BSCG
Loss of engine power and aircraft stalled on takeoff, Blackshawhead West Yorkshire, 13 June 2014.AAIB investigation to DH82A Tiger Moth, G-ANHK
Collision with crops on takeoff, near Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, 7 June 2014.AAIB investigation to Escapade, G-DIZI
Loss of control on takeoff at private airstrip, Mendelsham, Suffolk, 21 June 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 |