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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
1 Jun 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32-300, G-KNOW
Engine stopped in flight, Steyning Valley, South Downs Way, East Sussex, 11 February 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
18 May 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Aeroprakt A32 Vixxen, G-ENVV
Lost control whilst flying a steep turn at low altitude, Newtownards Airfield, County Down, 19 July 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 May 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A350-1041, G-XWBL
Unexpected turbulence, in flight over the coast of North Africa, 22 January 2023.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 May 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AW109SP, G-TAAS
Helicopter arrival without landing site preparation or fire cover, Cardiff, 12 August 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 May 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Dornier Do 28A-1, N123CA
Lost directional control during a crosswind landing in gusty conditions, Spanhoe Airfield, Northamptonshire, 26 November 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 May 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F406, G-RVLY
Loss of control in severe turbulence, 8 nm southwest of Isle of Man Airport, 23 November 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 May 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Robin DR400/140B, G-BDUY
Landed outside designated landing area, East Kirkby Aviation Centre, Lincolnshire, 16 June 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
3 May 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CGRR
Bounced on landing and rolled onto its side, Harringe Court Farm, Ashford, Kent, 6 August 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
3 May 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Pitts S-1S, G-BOXV
Accident during aerobatic manoeuvring, Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire, 26 August 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
27 Apr 2023
AAIB
AAIB Annual Safety Review 2022
The AAIB Annual Safety Review 2022 has been published. It includes information on occurrences and the safety action taken or planned in response to AAIB investigations concluded in 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
27 Apr 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Mudry Cap 10B, G-BXBU
Loss of control during diversion in poor weather, Lower Colley Farm, Buckland St Mary, Somerset, 12 August 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
20 Apr 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flight Design CT2K, G-CBDJ
Bounced on landing and stalled, Beccles Aerodrome, Suffolk, 24 March 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Apr 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Extra EA 300/L, G-ZXEL
Elevator trim tab detached in flight, near Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 19 June 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Apr 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Tekever AR3 (UAS registration n/a)
Engine stopped due to fuel starvation after fuel pump failure, followed by ditching, English Channel, 2 July 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Apr 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to UVify IFO 1 and UVify IFO 2 (UAS registrations n/a)
UAS collision whilst in a swarm, Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London, 31 December 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
23 Mar 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140, G-BCJN
Unsuccessful go-around, Cotswold Airport, Gloucestershire, 4 August 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
16 Mar 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Bombardier Global 6000, LX-NST
Right wing contact with the runway, London Luton Airport, 7 April 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
16 Mar 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna FRA150M, G-BDNR
Engine failure in flight, approximately 4 miles NNE of Retford Gamston Airport, Nottinghamshire, 1 August 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Mar 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DJI Inspire 2, (UAS registration n/a) 190722
Actor struck by UA propeller blades during filming, Morlais Quarry, Mid Glamorgan, 19 July 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Mar 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-CHAH
Loss of power just after takeoff and forced landing on the runway, Welshpool Airport, Powys, 18 March 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Mar 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Grob G103 Twin Astir II, G-CKRH
Struck the ground following an abandoned winch launch, Seighford Airfield, Staffordshire, 15 October 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Mar 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Lancair 320, G-PJMT
Right main landing gear failed to extend, Little Snoring Airfield, Norfolk, 7 October 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Mar 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Nord NC856A, G-CGWR
Aircraft fire, near Spanhoe Airfield, Laxton, Northamptonshire, 23 September 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Mar 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-34-200T, G-RVNO
Loss of directional control on landing, right landing gear collapse, Hawarden Airport, Chester, 14 June 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Mar 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 601HD, G-BVVM
Wing baggage locker opened during takeoff, Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall, 29 July 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
2 Mar 2023
AAIB
AAIB Special Bulletin S1/2023: Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (604 variant), D-AAAY
Bombardier CL-600-2B16 (604 variant), uncommanded flap extension, in the climb departing Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, 10 August 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Feb 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AS-350, D-HKMB
Underslung load struck electricity pylon, Auchmacoy, Aberdeenshire, 17 September 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Feb 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AW189, G-MCGV
Heating duct failure, Lydd Airport, Kent, 7 January 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Feb 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to BB85Z hot air balloon, G-ELMR
BB85Z (G-ELMR), hard landing, Deighton, North Yorkshire, 13 September 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Feb 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Beechcraft 200, G-GHSV
Left main landing gear collapse, Exeter Airport, Devon, 3 January 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Feb 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Beech F33A, G-MOAC
Controlled flight into terrain, Alderney Airport, Guernsey, 9 September 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Feb 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DHC-1 Chipmunk 22, G-BXHA
Severe vibration due to cracked propeller assembly, Sevenoaks, Kent, 22 March 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Feb 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161, G-BORL
Instructor suffered a fatal heart attack inflight, Blackpool Airport, 29 June 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Feb 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32-300, G-WINS
Aircraft ditched following loss of engine power, approximately 7 nm south-east of Jersey Airport, 3 November 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
19 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DG-300 Elan, G-CKJH
Field landing causing spinal injury, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, 7 July 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
19 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Grob G103C Twin III Acro, G-CFWC
Stall and collision with tree, Usk Airfield, Monmouthshire, 13 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to BAe ATP, SE-MAP
Elevator difficult to move on final approach, Belfast International Airport, 27 November 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Bede BD-4, G-BOPD
Landing gear leg failed on landing, Fishburn Airfield, County Durham, 10 July 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Bell 206B, G-TOYZ
Helicopter downwash detached a sign which injured a waiting passenger, West Usk Lighthouse, Newport, Gwent, 5 September 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8AS, EI-ENF
Main gear wheel hub fracture and fire, Manchester Airport, 17 March 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cameron O-90, G-BYTW
Basket hit a fence on landing, Snetterton Racetrack east car park, Norwich, 14 August 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cessna 182Q, G-BRRK
The aircraft’s right main landing gear contacted the top of an articulated vehicle whilst on final approach, Finmere Microlight Site, Buckinghamshire, 24 August 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Evolve Dynamics Sky Mantis, (UAS registration n/a) 250722
Loss of battery power in flight, St Albans, Hertfordshire, 25 July 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Freefly Systems Inc. Alta X (UAS, registration n/a)
Low battery voltage resulting in loss of control, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, 29 June 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-EEWZ
Loss of control on takeoff, Stoke Airfield, Kent, 27 July 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-34-200T, G-CAHA
Landing gear collapse during landing, Dundee Airport, 1 June 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-46-350P, G-LAMI
Runway overrun after rejected takeoff, Wycombe Airpark, Buckinghamshire, 9 July 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Thruster T600N 450, G-CBIR
Heavy landing during simulated engine failure, Causeway Airfield, County Londonderry, 10 August 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
5 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Enstrom 280FX, G-OJBB
Hard landing following loss of tail rotor drive, Rhobell Fawr, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, 25 August 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
5 Jan 2023
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-23-250, G-BJNZ
Forced landing following engine failure, near Enfield, Greater London, 2 April 2022.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch