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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
2 Apr 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Taylor Monoplane, G-AYSH
Taylor Monoplane (G-AYSH), inverted during landing at Nayland Airfield, Suffolk, 17 June 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
2 Apr 2026
MAIB
Foundering of the fishing vessel Freedom II (CN 111)
Location: 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
26 Mar 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Rockwell Commander 112 TCA, N4698W
Rockwell Commander 112 TCA (N4698W), departed from controlled flight following an engine failure, Kinglassie, Fife, 23 December 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
26 Mar 2026
MAIB
Fatal accident to a crew member on board the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Laureline
Location: Purfleet, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
24 Mar 2026
RAIB
Report 03/2026: Two track workers struck by a wagon being propelled by a rail crane at Port Glasgow
Two track workers struck by a wagon being propelled by a rail crane at Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, 15 March 2025.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
19 Mar 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Bristell NG5 Speed Wing, G-STEL
Bristell NG5 Speed Wing (G-STEL), loss of control shortly after taking off, near Gordon, Berwickshire, 20 May 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
19 Mar 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cessna 208B, G-CPSS
Cessna 208B (G-CPSS), low oil pressure warning and in-flight diversion, Cranfield Airport, Bedfordshire, 23 March 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Mar 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Britten-Norman Islander, VP-MNI, 16 August 2025
Sustained damage during a go-around, John A Osborne Airport, Montserrat, 16 August 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Mar 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to CZAW Sportcruiser, G-DVOY, 11 July 2025
Forced landing after canopy opened in-flight, Firs Farm Airfield, Berkshire, 11 July 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Mar 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to EV-97 teamEurostar UK, G-CDNM
Ground strike during an engine failure after takeoff demonstration, Athey’s Moor Airfield, Northumberland, 11 May 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Mar 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Jodel D112, G-BEZZ
Aircraft struck the ground on go-around, Runway 26R at Barton Aerodrome, Lancashire, 29 April 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Mar 2026
MAIB
Loss of propulsion in heavy weather experienced by the passenger vessel Spirit of Discovery, leading to over 100 injuries and one fatality
Location: Bay of Biscay.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
9 Mar 2026
RAIB
Safety digest 01/2026: Helpston
Near miss at Helpston manually controlled barrier level crossing, 21 October 2025.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
5 Mar 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to ATR 42-500, G-LMRC
ATR 42-500 (G-LMRC), loss of multiple flight deck displays, during climb 14 nm north-east of Aberdeen Airport, 27 August 2022
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
5 Mar 2026
RAIB
Report 02/2026: Fatal accident at Ickenham London Underground station
Fatal accident at Ickenham London Underground station, 28 March 2025.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
4 Mar 2026
RAIB
Report 01/2026: Passenger trapped and dragged at Ealing Broadway
Passenger trapped and dragged at Ealing Broadway, 24 November 2024.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
12 Feb 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to LAK-17B FES Mini, G-CLTX
Uncommanded airbrake deployment during winch launch, South Wales Gliding Club, Monmouthshire, 16 August 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Feb 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Replica Percival Mew Gull, G-HEKL
Engine failure, 1 mile north-west of Great Massingham Airfield, Norfolk, 18 April 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Feb 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Robinson R66, G-WBRN
Rollover during precautionary landing, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, 11 June 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Feb 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Siai Marchetti S.205 22/R (Modified), G-VELA
Landing gear failed to extend due to a technical malfunction, Norwich Airport, Norfolk, 27 April 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Feb 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Sonaca 200, G-LKDM
Loss of control during takeoff, Blackbushe Airport, Surrey, 6 August 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Feb 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Velos V3, (UAS registration N/A)
Loss of control of UA, Onllwyn, Neath Port Talbot, 17 March 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
12 Feb 2026
MAIB
Girting and capsize of tug Biter with the loss of two lives while assisting passenger vessel Hebridean Princess
Location: Off Greenock, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
12 Feb 2026
MAIB
Safety warning (video) issued following the capsize and sinking of the tug Biter while assisting the passenger vessel Hebridean Princess with the loss of two lives
This bulletin highlights the key safety lessons from the MAIB’s investigation.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
11 Feb 2026
MAIB
Collision between the bulk carrier Polesie and the general cargo ship Verity resulting in the sinking of Verity and loss of five lives
Location: German Bight traffic separation scheme.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
5 Feb 2026
MAIB
Collision between the crude oil tanker Apache and the stern trawler Serinah (GH 116)
Location: Firth of Clyde, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
29 Jan 2026
MAIB
Flooding and foundering of stern trawler Opportune (LK 209)
Location: approximately 36 nautical miles east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
22 Jan 2026
MAIB
Fall from a pilot ladder while attempting to board the cargo vessel Finnhawk from the pilot vessel Humber Saturn with loss of 1 life
Location: approaches to the Humber Estuary, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
22 Jan 2026
MAIB
Serious injury to a crew member on board the stern trawler Reliance III (BF 800)
Location: 46 nautical miles south-east of Sumburgh, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
15 Jan 2026
MAIB
Fatal injury to a deckhand following a chain failure on the scallop dredger Honeybourne III (PD905)
Location: 16 nautical miles south of Newhaven, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
8 Jan 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-251N, G-UZEF
Aircraft did not pressurise, south-western UK airspace, 20 April 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Jan 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A380-841, G-XLEI
Turbulence encounter over the Atlantic Ocean, south of Greenland, 6 December 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Jan 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cameron Z-275, G-VBFT
Balloon struck unseen power lines during landing, Earls Colne, Essex, 10 April 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Jan 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CGNI
Right wing not correctly installed, Yatesbury Airfield, Wiltshire, 9 May 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Jan 2026
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Jodel D120, G-AYGG
Loss of control in-flight after reported engine failure, Belhus Woods Country Park, Essex, 7 September 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
24 Dec 2025
RAIB
Report 10/2025: Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw
Derailment of a freight train at Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, 6 September 2024.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
23 Dec 2025
RAIB
Safety digest 06/2025: London Bridge
Near miss with track workers near London Bridge station, 30 July 2025.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
17 Dec 2025
MAIB
Capsize and foundering of the prawn trawler Odyssey (FR 70)
Location: Approximately 133 nautical miles south-east of Peterhead, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
17 Dec 2025
RAIB
Report 09/2025: Buffer stop collision at London Bridge station
Buffer stop collision at London Bridge station, 13 December 2024.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
11 Dec 2025
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8AS, 9H-QAA
Aircraft pushed back into blast fence at London Stansted Airport, 21 August 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Dec 2025
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Tekever AR5 Evolution MK 2.3, G-TEKG
Loss of ground control station power, Lydd (London Ashford) Airport, 14 February 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
4 Dec 2025
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cozy Mk IV, G-BYLZ
Cozy Mk IV (G-BYLZ), loss of engine power on final approach, Gloucestershire Airport, 18 March 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
4 Dec 2025
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Spitfire Mk 26B, G-ENAA
Spitfire MK 26B (G-ENAA), yawed and rolled left during takeoff causing it to strike the ground, Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire, 28 July 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
27 Nov 2025
MAIB
Cargo hold fire on the bulk carrier Altay while loading scrap metal
Location: Hull, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
27 Nov 2025
MAIB
Fatal accident on board the recreational sailing vessel Mollie
Location: The Solent, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
27 Nov 2025
MAIB
Two persons overboard from the standby safety vessel Vos Tracker during maintenance of the fast rescue craft
Location: North Sea.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
26 Nov 2025
RAIB
Safety digest 05/2025: Dean Forest Railway
Collision of train load with a footbridge on Dean Forest Railway, 14 August 2025.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
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
13 Nov 2025
AAIB
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, G-IACZ
Aircraft diverted because the flaps could not be fully extended on approach to Cornwall Airport, Newquay, 15 April 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Nov 2025
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-86N, G-NPTA
Loss of cabin pressurisation, approaching Edinburgh Airport, 17 May 2025
Air Accidents Investigation Branch