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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
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Rebel, G-BZFT
Propeller strike and runway excursion, Clench Common Airfield, Wiltshire, 4 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18, G-CJNB
Collided with trees whilst on approach to land, Seighford Airfield, Staffordshire, 5 September 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Rollason Druine D.31 Turbulent, G-ARGZ
Collided with the ground whilst practicing a limbo manoeuvre, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster, Essex, 16 October 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire Mk 26, G-CIEN
Landing gear failure on landing, Newtownards Airport, County Down, 12 August 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
3 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to MBB-BK 117 C-2, G-MPSB
Firm landing following a simulated engine failure on takeoff, North Weald Airfield, Essex, 12 March 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
27 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to various Airbus and Boeing aircraft between 9 June and 19 July 2021
Pitot tubes blocked by insect activity, London Heathrow Airport, between 9 June 2021 and 19 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
20 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Edge 540, G-EDGY
During a practice aerobatic display the right aileron detached, overhead Tempsford (disused) Airfield, Bedfordshire, 1 May 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
20 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Stampe SV4C(G), G-AWEF
Inadvertent spin during a formation display practice, 1nm north of Headcorn Aerodrome, 9 May 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZBD
High speed rejected takeoff, London Luton Airport, 13 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-4Y0F, EC-MIE
Aircraft taxied over towbar, East Midlands Airport, Leicestershire, 16 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cessna 120, G-AJJT
Engine stoppage and forced landing, Lower Withial Farm, Somerset, 15 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DH82A Tiger Moth, G-AXBW - Correction
Correction to a record only event.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DJI Inspire 2, (UAS registration N/A)
Unexplained loss of control and struck the top of a tower structure, Brighton, East Sussex, 20 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Europa, G-FLOR
Left door detached in flight, Brinkworth, Wiltshire, 23 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Evolve Dynamics Sky Mantis, (UAS registration N/A)
Loss of propeller blade after failure of attachment screw, Skegness Lincolnshire, 14 January 2021 and 17 February 2021 (same UAS for both events)
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jan 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Jabiru J400, G-CCPV
Pilot disorientation in inadvertent IMC, Tevioyhead, Scottish Borders, 17 August 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
16 Dec 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus Helicopters AS355 F1, G-BOSN
Engine fire due to exhaust clamp failure, Hedsor House, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, 2 March 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Dec 2021
AAIB
AAIB Special Bulletin S3/2021 on Escapade, G-CGNV
Escapade (G-CGNV), fatal accident at Breighton Airfield, East Riding of Yorkshire, 14 November 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Dec 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 777-336ER, G-STBA
Cargo Fire Warning during pre-flight preparation, London Heathrow Airport, 2 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Dec 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Grob G102 Astir CS, G-CJSK
Aileron control disconnection in flight resulting in pilot abandoning the glider by parachute, Gibett Hill, Brentor, near Tavistock, Devon, 23 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Dec 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Parrot Anafi USA, (UAS registration n/a) 030421
Loss of control and flyaway, Quarry Span Hill, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, 3 April 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Dec 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Prion Mk 3, (UAS registration n/a) 030221
Loss of power followed by stall and spin, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, 3 February 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
2 Dec 2021
AAIB
AAIB Special Bulletin S2/2021 on Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZF
Deviation from expected flightpath during a go-around, Aberdeen Airport, 11 September 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
18 Nov 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cessna FRA150L, Aerobat, G-CIIR
Loss of control after takeoff, Troutbeck Airfield, Cumbria, 11 October 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Nov 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Brian Taylor AT6, (UAS registration n/a)
Impact with a vehicle following loss of communication, Fradley, Lichfield, Staffordshire,19 April 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Nov 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Corby CJ-1 Starlet, G-CBHP
Struck wall during landing, Bluebutts Farm, Slaidburn, Lancashire, 2 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Nov 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Grob G109, G-CLIA
Aircraft failed to climb away after extended takeoff run, Husbands Bosworth, Leicester, 28 May 2021
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Nov 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Robinson R44 II, G-OPDG
Loss of rotor rpm when landing, Maghera, County Londonderry, 22 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Nov 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Rotorway Executive 162F, G-OHOV
Power loss followed by rollover on landing, Street Farm, Takeley, Essex, 30 March 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
21 Oct 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Tekever AR5 Evolution Mk 2, G-TEKV
Forced landing following simultaneous shutdown of both engines, Lydd Airport, Kent, 29 December 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Oct 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Aeroprakt A32 Vixxen, G-CLEH
Fuel starvation during takeoff, Rossall Airfield, Lancashire, 28 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Oct 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A321-251NX, G-UZMI
Passengers loaded with seating distribution for different aircraft type, Bristol Airport, 3 January 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Oct 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to CAP 232, G-IITC
Landing mishap, Wombleton Airfield, North Yorkshire, 12 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Oct 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Comco Ikarus C42 FB100 C, G-CLYP
Hard landing resulting in collapsed nose leg and propeller damage, Perranporth Airfield, Cornwall, 23 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Oct 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to GY201 Amateur Built, G-BEBR
Stalled close to the ground during a forced landing, Lower Durston, Somerset, 26 May 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Oct 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Hawker Hunter F6.A, G-KAXF
Takeoff rejected when canopy transparency detached from frame, St Athan Airport, Glamorgan, 14 May 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Oct 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Jodel D120, G-BKAE
Runway excursion, Shacklewell Airfield, Stamford, Lincolnshire 23 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
14 Oct 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Quik GTR, G-CHWO
Ground collision during simulated engine failure after takeoff, north of Cooling, Kent, 10 June 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
30 Sep 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Bell 407, N120HH
Bell 407 (N120HH), Engine failure and autorotation, Long Marston, Warwick-shire, 24 June 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
30 Sep 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cirrus SR22, G-CTAM
Loss of power, deployed Ballistic Parachute Recovery System and landed in sea, Calshot Spit, Hampshire, 31 May 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
16 Sep 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to BN2T-4S Islander, G-CGTC
BN2T-4S Islander (G-CGTC), Dual engine failure, City of Derry Airport, Eglinton, Londonderry, 12 November 2020
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
16 Sep 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Hawker Sea Fury T MK.20, G-INVN
Hawker Sea Fury T MK.20 (G-INVN), Engine bearing failure and forced landing, Harston, Cambridgeshire, 04 August 2020
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Sep 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Head AX8-88B hot air balloon, G-TIMX
Passenger suffered serious injury on landing, Welton, Daventry, Northamptonshire, 20 April 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Sep 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Parrot Anafi USA, (UAS registration n/a) 180421
Power loss in flight resulting in ground impact, near Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, 18 April 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Sep 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ES Coyote, G-CCJN
Engine failure and forced landing, 500m east of Insch airfield, Aberdeenshire, 18 October 2020.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Sep 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F406, G-FIND
Incapacitation of a task specialist during unpressurised survey flight, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire, 4 April 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 Sep 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Spitfire Mk 26, G-CLKN
Runway excursion and collision with another aircraft, Breighton Airfield, Breighton, Selby, 22 April 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Aug 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AgustaWestland AW109SP, G-TAAS
Bird strike through left windshield, Carsington Water, Derbyshire, 22 April 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Aug 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DJI Inspire 2 (UAS, registration n/a) correction
The UAS was in a stable hover while the operator was looking at the screen. The UAS suddenly flew into a nearby building before falling to the ground.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Aug 2021
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Druine D.31 Turbulent, G-ARNZ
When approaching the airfield to rejoin the circuit, the aircraft’s engine began to run rough then lost power completely. During the subsequent forced landing the aircraft came to rest inverted …
Air Accidents Investigation Branch