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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 Cessna 525A, N525DT
Runway excursion on landing, Gloucestershire Airport, 17 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Cessna A152 Aerobat, G-BOSO
Nosewheel collapse on landing, Redhill Airport, Surrey, 19 April 2017.AAIB investigation to DH87B Hornet Moth, G-AESE
Ground loop on landing, Coventry Airport, 30 July 2016.AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8 (Q400), G-PRPC
In-flight loss of engine access panel, on departure from Manchester Airport, 14 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Dornier 328-120, D-CTRJ
Runway excursion on landing, Sumburgh Airport, Shetland, 26 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Extra EA 300/LC, G-GOFF
Runway overrun on landing, Foxborough Farm airstrip, Norfolk, 17 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Falco F8L Falco, G-CYLL
Nose landing gear collapsed while landing, Breighton Airfield, Yorkshire, 17 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-CFDO
Runway excursion on landing, Causey Park Airfield, Northumberland, 13 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Gulfstream AA-5B, G-BOZZ
Nose landing gear damaged on landing, Weston-on-the-green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, 18 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Jodel D120A Paris-Nice, G-BYBE
Ground loop on landing, MOD St Athan, South Wales, 13 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Jodel D120 Paris-Nice, G-DIZO
Aircraft ground looped on landing and landing gear collapsed, Lee-on-Solent Airfield, Hampshire, 15 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Letov LK-2M Sluka, G-MZNZ
Loss of power on takeoff and unsuccessful forced landing, Oakley, Bedfordshire, 31 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe, G-BRGF
Landing mishap resulting in the aircraft coming to rest on its back, Old Buckenham Airfield, Norfolk, 11 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8E Silvaire Deluxe G-BSHH
Overturned while rejecting takeoff due to power loss, Porthtowan Airstrip, Cornwall, 8 July 2017.AAIB investigation to Magni M16C, G-CIZK
Loss of control while landing by student pilot led to gyroplane’s rotors striking the ground, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 17 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Maule MXT-7-160 Star Rocket, G-BUXD
Aircraft stalled during a go-around, Eaglescott Airfield, Devon, 28 April 2017.AAIB investigation to MTOsport gyroplane, G-HOTC
Loss of control during takeoff, Shobdon Aerodrome, Herefordshire, 8 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15-912, G-CBSP
Loss of control on landing, Eshott Airfield, Northumberland, 18 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Pegasus XL-Q, G-MGCB
Heavy landing led to loss of directional control before aircraft overturned, Headon Airfield, Nottinghamshire, 25 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, G-BYTI
Landing gear collapsed after landing, Retford Gamston Airfield, Nottinghamshire, 21 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior, G-LUSH
Engine failure after takeoff, near Blackbushe Airport, Surrey, 17 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior II, G-BNRG
Runway Overrun, Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight, 7 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, G-HOCK
Nose gear collapse after hard landing, Isle of Wight Sandown Airport, 30 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CECA
Struck terrain during attempted go-around, St Michaels Airfield, Lancashire, 7 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CFEX
Low speed runway excursion during a training flight, Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire, 19 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-116 Coyote II, G-BUOK
Stall immediately after takeoff in tailwind conditions, Bagby (Thirsk) Airfield, Yorkshire, 20 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ES Coyote II, G-BZKO
Forced landing due to engine failure, Newtonards Airport, Co. Down, 23 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Rans S6-ESD (Modified) Coyote II, G-MYIS
Aircraft struck a pole due to an uncommanded loss of height prior to touchdown, Northrepps Airfield, Norfolk, 27 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F150M, G-BDZC
Loss of control on takeoff, Bourn Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 17 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna FR172F, G-DRAM
Left main gear collapsed on landing, Prestwick Airport, 31 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-GRYN
Loss of control during touchdown, Turweston Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 3 July 2017.AAIB investigation to Slingsby T67M MkII Firefly, G-BNSP
Nosewheel and axle assembly fell apart during low speed taxi, Turweston Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 17 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Smith DSA-1 Miniplane, G-BTGJ
Aircraft stalled during landing flare and landing gear collapsed, Henstridge Airfield, Somerset, 23 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Spitfire MK.T IX, G-CICK
Landing gear retracted on landing, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire, 16 June 2017.AAIB investigation to Starduster Too SA300, G-BNNA
Runway excursion during landing, Keyston Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 20 June 2017AAIB investigation to Stolp Starduster Too SA300, G-JIII
Landing gear collapsed during forced landing, Raydale, North Yorkshire, 14 May 2017.AAIB investigation to SZD-51-1 ‘Junior’ glider, G-CLJK and Cessna 150L, G-CSFC
Mid-air collision, 7.5 nm south of Leicester Airport, 4 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Tecnam P2008-JC, G-OLIC
Aircraft bounced during landing and nose leg collapsed on second touchdown, Lydd Airport, Kent, 9 July 2017.AAIB investigation to YAK-52, G-SPUT
Slid sideways down a slope whilst taxiing, Brown Shutters Airfield, Somerset, 13 April 2017.AAIB investigation to Zenair CH701UL, G-CBMW
Forced landing due to engine failure, Rossall Field Airfield, Lancashire, 6 May 2017.Loss of control and grounding of ro-ro passenger ferry Hebrides
Location: Lochmaddy, North Uist, Scotland.Safety digest 13/2017: Broad Oak LC
Dangerous occurrence at Broad Oak level crossing near Canterbury, Kent, 29 June 2017.Grounding of semi-submersible rig Transocean Winner after the loss of tow from tug ALP Forward
Location: Isle of Lewis, Scotland.AAIB investigation to Aerotechnik EV-97 Eurostar SI, G-CHMW
Stalled during flare, Brown Shutters Farm Airfield, Somerset, 7 May 2017.AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZTK
Avionics fan failure causing vibration and fumes in the cockpit. In the cruise, between Paphos and Athens, 20 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZTM
Moved and struck ground equipment whilst parked, Stand 559, London Gatwick Airport, 26 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Bell 206B Jet Ranger III, G-BTHY
Entanglement with a recreational kite, Sandwich Bay, Kent, 19 February 2017.AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk 2, G-TWTW
Main landing gear collapsed during forced landing, Redlands Airfield, Swindon, Wiltshire, 25 March 2017.AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk 3, G-DJNH
Collision with obstacle during practice go-around, Eshott Airfield, Northumberland, 14 April 2017.AAIB investigation to DH82A Tiger Moth, G-ANSM
Forced landing due to jammed rudder, near Sibson Airport, Cambridgeshire, 4 February 2017.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 |