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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
20 Nov 2025
MAIB
Uncontrolled launching of fast rescue craft from Lord of the Isles during a training exercise
Location: Lochboisdale, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
21 Oct 2024
MAIB
Loss of propulsion control and contact with moored barges by passenger vessel Oceandiva London
Location: Halfway Reach, River Thames, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
25 Apr 2024
MAIB
Loss of control of powerboat Awesome with loss of 2 lives
Location: near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
13 Sep 2017
MAIB
Loss of control and grounding of ro-ro passenger ferry Hebrides
Location: Lochmaddy, North Uist, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Failure of controllable pitch propeller of chemical tanker Key Bora resulting in contact with jetty
Location: Alexandra Dock, Hull, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Failure of controllable pitch propeller on cargo vessel CFL Patron resulting in contact with lock gates and tug Guardsman
Location: Immingham Docks, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Failure of controllable pitch propeller on general cargo vessel Saffier resulting in contact with berthed tug Svitzer Ferriby
Location: Port of Immingham, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Steering control failure on high-speed passenger catamaran Moon Clipper resulting in contact with pier and several people injured
Location: Tower Millennium Pier on the River Thames, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Uncontrolled decent of lifeboat during release gear test on Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel Fort Victoria with 2 people injured
Location: Berthed at ship repair yard in Falmouth, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Feb 2016
MAIB
Uncontrolled descent of accommodation ladder from container vessel Ever Elite with loss of 1 life
Location: San Francisco Bay, United States of America.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch