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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 Sikorsky S-92A, G-CHHF
Nose landing gear failed to lower on approach to Scatsta Airport, Shetland, 29 January 2018.AAIB investigation to Skyranger J2.2(2), G-MARO
Gear collapse after hard landing, Strathaven Airfield, South Lanarkshire, 19 May 2018.Report 11/2018: Near miss with a group of track workers at Egmanton level crossing
Near miss with a group of track workers at Egmanton level crossing, Nottinghamshire, 5 October 2017.Man overboard from stern trawler Illustris with loss of 1 life
Location: Royal Quays Marina, North Shields, England.Report 10/2018: Landslip and derailment at Loch Eilt
Landslip and derailment at Loch Eilt, north-west Scotland, 22 January 2018.Report 09/2018: Freight train derailment at Ely West Junction
Report 09/2018: Freight train derailment at Ely West Junction, 14 August 2017.Safety warning about keel failures on sailing yachts
Urgent safety lesson issued after the yacht Tyger of London capsized off Tenerife, Canary Islands due to a shallow draught, lead keel failure.Safety digest 06/2018: Clogwyn y Gwin South foot crossing
Passenger train derailment at Clogwyn y Gwin South foot crossing, Welsh Highland Railway, 10 June 2018.Report 08/2018: Collision at Stainforth Road level crossing
Collision at Stainforth Road level crossing, 11 January 2018.Catastrophic engine failure and fire on board ro-ro passenger ferry Wight Sky
Location: Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, England.AAIB investigation to Boeing 747-8R7F, LX-VCF
Escape of fuel from helicopter being transported as cargo, en route from Houston to Prestwick, 30 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, G-ZBKF
Emergency descent due to loss of cabin pressure, en route from London Heathrow to Delhi, 29 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Cessna 152, G-BOLW
Nose landing gear and propeller damaged during bounced landing, Beccles Airfield, Suffolk, 29 March 2018.AAIB investigation to Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, G-BZAH
Nose landing gear drag link spring failed during a normal landing, Netheravon Airfield, Wiltshire, 21 February 2018.AAIB investigation to Diamond DA 42 M Twin Star, G-DOSB
Landed with gear up, Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, 6 April 2018.AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-JAGY
Damage sustained during a forced landing following engine failure, Compton Verney, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, 4 February 2018.AAIB investigation to Gulfstream AA-5B Tiger, G-BJAJ
Nose leg and propeller damaged while landing, Thruxton Airfield, Hampshire, 19 April 2018.AAIB investigation to Hummerchute, G-CKTA
Loss of control on takeoff, Luffenham Aerodrome, Rutland, 14 April 2018.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CICG
Right main landing gear collapsed on landing due to damage sustained at a previous destination, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 18 April 2018.AAIB investigation to Jabiru J400, G-REAF
Nose leg collapsed while landing during a training flight, Peterborough (Conington) Airport, Cambridgeshire, 23 February 2018.AAIB investigation to Jetstream 4100, G-MAJC
Emergency evacuation, Hawarden Airport, Chester, 16 October 2017.AAIB investigation to North American P-51D, Mustang, G-SHWN and North American P-51D-20 (Modified), Mustang, G-BIXL
Mid-air collision, near Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 23 September 2017.AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-JKAT
Heavy landing, Shobdon Aerodrome, Herefordshire, 20 April 2018.AAIB investigation to Tecnam P2008-JC, G-HRLE
Forced landing following loss of power after takeoff, Fishburn Airfield, Durham, 19 April 2018.AAIB investigation to Zenair Ch 601ULA Zodiac, G-CIWS
Collided with hedge after encountering turbulence on approach, North Moor Airfield, near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, 13 May 2018.Man overboard from creel fishing vessel Varuna with loss of 1 life
Location: west of Camusterrach on the north-west coast of Scotland.Grounding and loss of commercially operated yacht CV24
Location: Cape Peninsula, South Africa.Safety digest 05/2018: Cradlehall
Passenger train striking rail on the track at Cradlehall, near Inverness, 25 February 2018.Grounding of general cargo vessel Ruyter
Location: North shore of Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland.Safety digest 04/2018: Bethnal Green
Operational incident following signal passed at danger, Bethnal Green, 8 April 2018.AAIB investigation to AW109SP Grand New, G-IWFC
Incorrectly latched engine cowl, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 27 November 2017AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8AS, EI-DCH
Unsecured catering cart injured a cabin crew member during landing, London Stansted Airport, 2 December 2017.AAIB investigation to Boeing 737, 9H-BBJ and Embraer 145LR, G-CISK
Ground collision during taxiing, Bristol Airport, 10 January 2018.AAIB investigation to Cameron Z-375, G-VBFO
Passenger fell out of the basket on landing, Hyde Hill Farm, Royston, Hertfordshire, 9 October 2017.AAIB investigation to Cessna 152, G-WACF
Partial nose landing gear collapse while landing, Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire, 4 July 2017.AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-JECI, 5 August 2017
Pilot incapacitation in the cruise, 5 August 2017.AAIB investigation to Jodel D117, G-BBPS
Tailwind landing resulting in runway overrun, Shempstons Airfield, Lossiemouth, 25 February 2018.AAIB investigation to Pioneer 200-M, G-CGEJ
Skidded from runway onto ploughed field, Roddige Airfield, Lichfield, 2 November 2017.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BTAW
Aircraft landed on closed runway, Castle Kennedy Airfield, Dumfries and Galloway, 13 March 2018.AAIB investigation to Vans RV-8A, G-HCCF
Inverted after nose landing gear dug into the ground while landing, Old Sarum Airfield, Wiltshire, 21 February 2018.AAIB investigation to Whittaker MW6-S Fatboy Flyer, G-MYPP
Forced landing in hedgerow following loss of power after takeoff, Lenham Airstrip, near Ashford, Kent, 16 March 2018.Safety warning about defective throw bag rescue lines
Urgent safety lessons issued after the failure of a throw bag rescue line during a boat capsize rescue drill on 24 March 2018.Flooding and sinking of stern trawler Ocean Way
Location: 18 nautical miles north-east of Lerwick, Scotland.Safety digest 03/2018: Stafford
Near miss with a train driver at Stafford station, 2 March 2018.Report 07/2018: Fatal accident at Trenos footpath crossing near Llanharan
Fatal accident at Trenos footpath crossing near Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, 1 June 2017.AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212A, EI-REM
Aircraft tail bumper contacted the runway during landing, Isle of Man Airport, 18 December 2017.AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8AS, EI-EBW
Serious injury to cabin crew, during descent to Manchester Airport, 14 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Cessna 182T Skylane, G-LANS
Overran runway while landing and overturned, Bodmin Airfield, Cornwall, 9 December 2017.AAIB investigation to Dynamic WT9 UK, G-RMHE
Nose gear collapsed during bounced landing, Lane Farm Airfield, Powys, 4 February 2018.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB100 Bravo, G-OSPH
Loss of control whilst landing, Membury Airfield, Berkshire, 16 February 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 |