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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
AAIB investigation to Aviat A-1B Husky, G-GGZZ
Forced landing due loss of power on final approach, Sherlowe Airstrip, Shropshire, 6 June 2018.AAIB investigation to Cessna 152, G-BUEG
Nose landing gear collapsed after go-around from a bounced landing, Rochester Airport, Kent, 8 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Cessna 152, G-WACG and Guimbal Cabri G2, G-JAMM
Mid-air collision, Near Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, 17 November 2017.AAIB investigation to DH82A Tiger Moth, G-ANRM
Nose-over during landing, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 30 June 2018.AAIB investigation to DH87B Hornet Moth, G-ADLY
Collided with runway PAPI on takeoff, Earls Colne, Essex, 7 May 2018.AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-ECOE
Unintended descent during departure from Belfast City Airport, 11 January 2018.AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-JECX
Tail scrape on landing, Newquay Airport, 17 April 2018.AAIB investigation to Escapade 912(1), G-ESKA
Heavy landing, near Cranmore, Somerset, 3 August 2018.AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK, G-CEZF
Nose landing gear collapsed during landing roll, Strathaven Airfield, South Lanarkshire, 1 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Hapi Cygnet SF-2A, G-BRZD
Engine failure on final approach, Nayland Airfield, Essex, 1 August 2018.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CDYO
Hard landing, Membury Airfield, Berkshire, 10 June 2018.AAIB investigation to Jabiru Ul-450, G-JUDD
Nose leg failure after bounced landing, Clench Common Airfield, Wiltshire, 16 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Jetstream 4100, G-MAJW
Landing gear indication fault leading to turnback and emergency evacuation, Aberdeen Airport, 27 February 2018.AAIB investigation to Jodel D120 (Modified), G-AVYV
Engine failure during go-around from Sandown Airfield, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, 3 June 2018.AAIB investigation to Jodel D120 Paris-Nice, G-DIZO 2 June 2018
Ground loop during landing roll, Dunkeswell Aerodrome, Devon, 2 June 2018.AAIB investigation to Jodel DR1050-M1 Sicile Record, G-CIYB
Loss of control after striking hedge during approach to land, private airstrip, Gilford, County Down, 8 June 2018.AAIB investigation to Mainair Blade, G-CCZW
Struck hedge following loss of control while landing, Headon Airstrip, near Gamston, Nottinghamshire, 20 May 2018.AAIB investigation to Morane Saulnier Rallye 150ST, G-BDWH
Airborne fire followed by forced landing, Blackpool Corner, Dorset, 21 August 2018.AAIB investigation to North American/Aero Classics P-51 Mustang, N51BS
Runway excursion on takeoff, Woodchurch Airfield, Kent, 25 May 2018.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15-912 Quantum, G-BYRJ
Unexpected wind change during landing, Redlands Airfield, Swindon, 31 August 2018.AAIB investigation to Pierre Robin DR400/180R Remorqueur, G-LGCC and Schleicher ASK 21, G-CFYF
Mid-air collision, Dunstable Airfield, Bedfordshire, 8 June 2018.AAIB investigation to Piper J3C-65 Cub, G-CGIY
Rudder partially detached due to upper hinge falling apart, en route from Gamston Airport to Leeds East Airport, 12 May 2018.AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CFEX 16 August 2018
Nosewheel collapse on landing, Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire, 16 August 2018.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna FR172K, Reims Hawk XP, G-YIPI
Hard landing, Perranporth Airfield, 18 May 2018.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna FRA150M Aerobat, G-BEKN
Nosewheel leg collapse on landing, Peterborough Sibson Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 7 May 2018.AAIB investigation to Rotorway Executive 90, G-BZES
Loss of control while inadvertently descending downwind, Fenland Airfield, Lincolnshire, 1 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Skyranger Nynja 912s(1), G-CGWL
Stalled on takeoff, Plaistow Farm Airfield, Hertfordshire, 9 December 2017.AAIB investigation to Thruster T600N 450, G-CCDV
Forced landing after loss of power, Myerpole Farm, Lancashire, 1 August 2018.AAIB investigation to Thruster T600N 450, G-CCUZ
Forced landing due to engine power loss, Foston Airfield, Lincolnshire 18 August 2018.Man overboard from creel fishing vessel North Star with loss of 1 life
Location: 16nm north of Cape Wrath, Scotland.Dragging anchor and subsequent collisions by general cargo vessel Celtic Spirit
Location: River Humber, England.Updating of RAIB report 18/2017, Sandilands junction
Updating of RAIB report: Overturning of a tram at Sandilands junction, Croydon, 9 November 2016.Safey digest 12/2018: Bitton
Runaway of two coaches at Bitton, Avon Valley Railway, 25 July 2018.Safety digest 11/2018: Dundee
Near miss with track workers at Dundee, 10 July 2018.Safety warning about working in enclosed spaces after the loss of 1 life on a fishing vessel
Urgent bulletin issued after working in a refrigerated salt water tank resulted in a fatal accident on board fv Sunbeam (FR487) at Fraserburgh, Scotland.Interim report 01/2018: Loss of speed restrictions on the Cambrian line
Interim report following the loss of speed restriction data to trains on the Cambrian line, 20 October 2017.Heavy contact made by container vessel CMA CGM Centaurus with quay and shore cranes
Location: Port of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.AAIB investigation to AS350 B3e Ecureuil, G-MATH
Loss of control during hydraulics-off training, Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire, 5 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Auster 6A Tugmaster, G-APRO
Stall and impact with the ground, Old Buckenham, Norfolk, 19 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Beech A36 Bonanza, G-CDJV
Landing gear collapse after touchdown, Benwick Airstrip, Cambridgeshire, 26 June 2018.AAIB investigation to CEA DR221B Dauphin, G-RRCU
Aircraft swung round on takeoff, Tatenhill Airfield, Staffordshire, 3 June 2018.AAIB investigation to Cessna F172H Skyhawk, G-AWUX
Inverted during forced landing, 3 miles southwest of Perranporth airfield, Cornwall, 19 April 2018.AAIB investigation to DJI Matrice 210, (Registration n/a)
All four electric motors stopped due to a battery firmware issue, near Albert Bartlett Farm, St Helier, Jersey, 20 December 2017.AAIB investigation to Dyn’Aero MCR01, G-CWMT
Runway excursion on landing, Old Park Farm Airfield, near Port Talbot, South Wales, 10 March 2018.AAIB investigation to Escapade 912(2), G-ECKB
Heavy landing due to control restriction caused by passenger, private airstrip, Coate, near Devizes, Wiltshire, 2 July 2018.AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK, G-CEDX
Runway excursion and collision with PAPI during landing, Gloucester Airport, Gloucestershire, 17 May 2018.AAIB investigation to Groppo Trail, G-CIGR
Collided with trees after takeoff, South Longwood Farm, Hampshire, 14 July 2018.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-HEVR
Loss of control during landing, Lydd Airport, Kent, 12 June 2018.AAIB investigation to Pierre Robin R2100A, G-BICS
Collided with hedge at far end of the runway on takeoff, Eaton Bray Airfield, Bedfordshire, 6 May 2018.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, G-XCUB
Nosed over on takeoff, White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire, 6 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 |