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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 Mar 2022
MAIB
Safety warning issued after discovery of blocked fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system pilot hoses
Initial investigation into a fire on board the ro-ro cargo ship Finnmaster while departing Hull, England, found potential manufacturing defects with pilot system hose assemblies.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
25 Feb 2022
MAIB
Close quarters near miss between cruise vessel Maud and ro-ro ferry Gardenia Seaways
Location: Near the North Shipwash Buoy, to the north of Harwich Haven Authority jurisdictional limits on the east coast of England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
21 Feb 2022
RAIB
Interim report 01/2022: Collision between passenger trains at Salisbury Tunnel Junction
Collision between passenger trains at Salisbury Tunnel Junction, 31 October 2021.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
17 Feb 2022
MAIB
Collision between rigid inflatable boat Rib Tickler and a personal watercraft with loss of 1 life
Location: Menai Strait, Wales.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Agusta AB206B, G-WIZZ
Low rotor speed warning led to autorotation and subsequent tail boom damage due to rotor blade contact, Humberston Fitties Beach, Lincolnshire, 15 October 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-211, G-CLNK
In-flight load shift, Guernsey Airport, 16 April 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AW109SP, G-SCAP
Bird strike followed by successful landing with no injuries, Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire, 7 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Beech Baron 95-B55, G-UROP
Landing gear retraction during landing, Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, Warwickshire, 27 March 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to DJI Matrice 300 RTK, (UAS registration n/a)
Rotor failure, Seymour Grove, Old Trafford, Manchester, 3 August 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Druine D.31 Turbulent (modified), G-AREZ
Engine failure shortly after takeoff, Easterton Airfield, Birnie, Elgin, 8 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
10 Feb 2022
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-31, G-UKCS
Uncommanded cabin door opening in flight, near Hull, Yorkshire, 23 July 2021.
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
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
9 Feb 2022
MAIB
Flooding, capsize and sinking of prawn trawler Diamond D
Location: 20 nautical miles north-east of Tynemouth, England.
Marine Accident 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
20 Jan 2022
MAIB
Subsea explosion resulting in damage to crab potting vessel Galwad-Y-Mor and injuries to crew
Location: 22 nautical miles north of Cromer, Norfolk, England.
Marine Accident 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
13 Jan 2022
RAIB
Report 01/2022: Derailment and fire at Llangennech
Derailment and fire involving a tanker train at Llangennech, Carmarthenshire, 26 August 2020.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
23 Dec 2021
RAIB
Safety digest 08/2021: Grosmont
Collision between a locomotive and a passenger train at Grosmont, 21 September 2021.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
20 Dec 2021
RAIB
Report 09/2021: Runaway and derailment of wagons at Toton
Runaway and derailment of wagons at Toton, Nottinghamshire, 17 January 2021.
Rail Accident 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
16 Dec 2021
MAIB
Engine room fire on ro-ro passenger ferry Pride of Hull
Location: Humber Estuary, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
16 Dec 2021
MAIB
Grounding of chemical tanker Key Bora
Location: Approaches to Kyleakin Pier, Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Marine Accident 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
13 Dec 2021
RAIB
Safety digest 07/2021: Forestry UWC
Near miss at Forestry user worked crossing, Norfolk, 18 September 2021.
Rail Accident 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
7 Dec 2021
RAIB
Safety digest 06/2021: Penistone
Collision between a train and lorry stabiliser leg at Penistone, South Yorkshire, 27 August 2021.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
3 Dec 2021
MAIB
Collision between prawn trawler Achieve and general cargo vessel Talis and subsequent sinking of Achieve
Location: Off Tynemouth, England.
Marine Accident 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
15 Nov 2021
RAIB
Report 08/2021: Trains overspeeding between Laurencekirk and Portlethen
Overspeeding between Laurencekirk and Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, 4 December 2020.
Rail Accident 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