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Transport Safety Investigations
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.
13,057 reports
11,352 AAIB (air)
1,103 MAIB (marine)
602 RAIB (rail)
Reports
Grounding of general cargo vessel Celtica Hav
Location: Approaches to the River Neath, Wales.AAIB investigation to Aeryon Skyranger R60, (UAS) SR9112798
Loss of control due to high winds and software error, Brixton, London, 18 January 2018.AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZOZ
Inadvertent flap retraction on departure from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 24 June 2018.AAIB investigation to DH82A Tiger Moth, G-ADXT
Loss of control following engine problem on takeoff from Compton Abbas Airfield, Dorset, 26 August 2017.AAIB investigation to EMB-145EP, G-CKAG
Runway excursion on landing, Bristol Airport, 22 December 2017.AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-IMAB
Landing gear retracted during takeoff roll, East Kirkby Airfield, Lincolnshire, 4 August 2018.AAIB investigation to Falco F8L Series 3 (Modified), G-PDGG
Overran runway on landing, Meppershall Airfield, Bedfordshire, 24 September 2018.AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-KEVK
Engine failure and forced landing, 4.5 miles North of Sywell Airfield, NN6 0BN, 15 September 2018.AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-KUPP
Electrical cockpit fire shortly after takeoff, Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey, 19 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Grob G115E Tutor, G-BYUU
Forced landing after engine failure, RAF Wittering, Cambridgeshire, 2 October 2018.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB100 Bravo, G-CHWN
Runway excursion on landing, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 20 October 2018.AAIB investigation to MBB-BK 117 D-2 EC145, G-RMAA
Insufficient anti-torque pedal input in variable wind takeoff, Car park close to Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, 3 May 2018.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, G-BAJR
Forced landing due partial engine failure, Whitesands Beach, Pembrokeshire, 4 September 2018.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, G-LFSG
Runway excursion during landing, Eshott Airfield, Northumberland, 26 October 2018.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-USSY
Runway excursion, Skegness Airfield, Lincolnshire, 13 June 2018.AAIB investigation to Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, F-JDGZ
Inadvertent retraction of flaps during go-around, Clench Common Airfield, Wiltshire, 11 July 2018.AAIB investigation to RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-CCUH
Lost control on landing, Goodwood Aerodrome, Sussex, 9 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Robinson R44 Raven II, G-FLYX
Loss of control during takeoff, Denham Aerodrome, Buckinghamshire, 2 November 2018.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Cavalon, G-CKYV
Uncontrolled pitch up and left roll during takeoff, Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, 9 August 2018.AAIB investigation to Spitfire MkT IX Spitfire, G-ILDA
Landing gear collapse due to crosswind and runway surface, Goodwood Aerodrome, Sussex, 16 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Sportstar Max, G-TMAX
Firm landing on nosewheel, Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire, 29 August 2018.Report 20/2018: Near miss at South Hampstead
Near miss with track workers and trolleys at South Hampstead, London, 11 March 2018.Crush incident involving a falling hatch cover on general cargo vessel SMN Explorer with loss of 1 life
Location: Alexandra Dock, King's Lynn, England.AAIB investigation to BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd ATP, SE-MHE
Crew reported frozen flight controls and power levers during descent, near Guernsey Airport, 14 February 2018.AAIB investigation to BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd ATP, SE-MHF
Autopilot difficult to disconnect, on approach to East Midlands Airport, 14 December 2017.AAIB investigation to Boeing 787-9, G-CKWC
Began takeoff roll from incorrect point on runway, London Gatwick Airport, 28 March 2018.AAIB investigation to Boeing Stearman, N43YP
Forced landing following power loss during initial climb, Turweston Aerodrome, Buckinghamshire, 26 May 2018.AAIB investigation to Christen Eagle II, G-KLAW
Directional control lost on landing due brake failure, RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil, 21 November 2017.AAIB investigation to DA 40 D Diamond Star, G-CCFS
Hard landing, Full Sutton Airfield, Yorkshire, 18 August 2018.AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk 4 (Modified), G-CJLM
Loss of control leading to runway excursion, Stoke Golding Airfield, near Nuneaton, 7 July 2018.AAIB investigation to HK36 TC Super Dimona, G-FMKA
Departure from controlled flight and impact with the ground, near Brimslade Farm, Wiltshire, 13 July 2017.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80 Ikarus, G-ULSY
Left landing gear leg collapsed after touchdown, Sandown Airfield, Isle of Wight, 13 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Jabiru UL-450, G-CEOM
Loss of control on landing, Cromer Airfield, Norfolk, 29 September 2018.AAIB investigation to Just SuperSTOL, G-HONO
Loss of control after landing, farmstrip near Market Drayton, Shropshire, 14 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15-912, G-KAZI
Bounce and loss of control on go-around, Headon Airfield, Nottinghamshire, 12 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15 (Modified), G-BZBR
Aircraft struck a fence on final approach, Charity Farm, Warwickshire, 7 August 2018.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior III, G-WAVS
Controlled flight into terrain, Bredon Hill, Overbury, Worcestershire, 8 January 2018.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32R-301 Saratoga SP, G-ELLA
Forward baggage door opened in flight, near the Compton VOR, 10 January 2018.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk, G-OEDB
Departed the runway on landing at Tatenhill Airfield, Staffordshire, 28 June 2018.AAIB investigation to Spacek SD-1 Minisport, G-MZSP
Nose gear collapsed on takeoff, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 9 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Steen Skybolt, G-SKIE
Collided with trees after takeoff, Kenyon Hall Farm strip, Croft, near Warrington, Cheshire, 24 June 2018.AAIB investigation to Team Minimax 91, G-MYBM
Hard landing, Manchester Barton Airport, 3 August 2018.AAIB Special Bulletin S2/2018 on Agusta AW169, G-VSKP
Loss of control on departure, Leicester, 27 October 2018.Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Solstice with loss of 1 life
Location: Approximately 7 miles south of Plymouth, England.Aircraft Accident Report AAR 2/2018 - C-FWGH, 21July 2017
Boeing 737, C-FWGH, took off with insufficient thrust for the environmental conditions and struck an obstacle after lift-off.Report 19/2018: Collision at London Waterloo
Collision at London Waterloo, 15 August 2017.AAIB Special Bulletin S1/2018 on Agusta AW169, G-VSKP
Loss of control on departure, Leicester, 27 October 2018.Report 18/2018: Runaway hand trolley at Ramsbottom
Runaway hand trolley at Ramsbottom, East Lancashire Railway, 15 March 2018.AAIB investigation to Aerostar YAK-52, G-CCJK
Runway overrun on landing, East Hoe Manor private strip, Hambledon, Hampshire, 21 August 2018.AAIB investigation to Aerotechnik EV-97 Eurostar Sl, G-CGPS
Left wing collided with crops on landing, Sittles Farm, Lichfield, Staffordshire, 3 June 2018.Reports by year
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| Report year | AAIB (Air) reports | MAIB (Maritime) reports | RAIB (Rail) reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9,556 | 0 | 297 |
| 2015 | 208 | 2 | 23 |
| 2016 | 232 | 875 | 37 |
| 2017 | 260 | 27 | 40 |
| 2018 | 220 | 26 | 33 |
| 2019 | 209 | 19 | 28 |
| 2020 | 136 | 23 | 24 |
| 2021 | 115 | 19 | 18 |
| 2022 | 116 | 22 | 22 |
| 2023 | 91 | 15 | 21 |
| 2024 | 96 | 29 | 25 |
| 2025 | 68 | 23 | 17 |
| 2026 | 45 | 23 | 17 |
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 |