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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 Silence Twister, G-TWSS
Engine fire during start, Wing Farm Airstrip, Warminster, Wiltshire, 5 June 2016.AAIB investigation to UAS Schiebel Camcopter (UAS, registration n/a)
Loss of control on takeoff from ship stationed off the coast of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, 18 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Vans RV-8, G-CHPK
Departed the side of the runway during landing, Bidford Airfield, Warwickshire, 24 February 2017.AAIB investigation to Westland Wasp HAS1, G-KAXT
Loss of collective pitch control resulting in a forced landing, Bishopstone, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, 23 September 2016.Report 10/2017: Partial collapse of a bridge onto open railway lines at Barrow upon Soar
Partial collapse of a bridge onto open railway lines at Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, 1 August 2016.Grounding of passenger vessel Royal Iris of the Mersey
Location: Approaches to Eastham lock, River Mersey, England.Report 09/2017: Fatal accident, Balham
Fatal accident involving a train passenger near Balham, on 7 August 2016.Collision between rigid inflatable boats Osprey and Osprey II resulting in serious injuries to 1 passenger
Location: Firth of Forth, Scotland.Safety digest 08/2017: Chipping Sodbury Tunnel
Trains struck a location cabinet door in Chipping Sodbury Tunnel, 20 February 2017.AAIB investigation to Alpi Aviation Pioneer 400, G-CPPG
Landing gear collapsed on landing, Thruxton Aerodrome, Hampshire, 23 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Europa XS, G-BYSA
Runway excursion resulting in ditching in the sea, Hollym Airfield, East Riding of Yorkshire, 10 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB100, G-CDNR
Loss of control on takeoff, near Burrows Lane, Middle Stoke, Kent, 20 March 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CDMU
Landing mishap and collision with a fence, private strip, Hawksview, Cheshire, 30 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Pioneer 300 Hawk, G-CFUE
Nosewheel detached on landing, Westonzoyland Airfield, Somerset, 8 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-BPAY
Collision with a parked aircraft while taxiing, White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire, 29 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F172N Skyhawk, G-DUVL
Failure of the right landing gear leg, White Waltham Airfield, Berkshire, 20 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Cavalon, G-EVAA
Part of engine cowling detached in flight, Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport, Staffordshire, 11 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Slingsby T67M MKII Firefly, G-BNSO
Entered a spin and impacted a ploughed field near Whitwell, North Yorkshire, 30 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Socata TB20 Trinidad GT, G-SCIP 19 July 2016
Nose landing gear collapse, Sleap Airfield, Shropshire, 19 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Tango 2, RA-0542A
Loss of control on takeoff, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 25 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Thruster T600N 450, G-OASJ
Unstable approach, collided with trees, Bradley's Lawn Airfield, Heathfield, East Sussex, 14 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Zenair CH 601 XL (P) Zodiac, 54-ASJ
Crashed after takeoff, near Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight, 22 August 2015.Carbon monoxide poisoning on board the motor cruiser Love for Lydia with the loss of 2 lives
Location: Wroxham Broad, England.Safety digest 07/2017: Chathill
Track workers struck by ballast thrown from the track bed by a passing train near Chathill, Northumberland, 16 February 2017.Man overboard from potting fishing vessel Pauline Mary with the loss of 1 life
Location: East of Hartlepool, England.Report 08/2017: Near miss at Dock Lane level crossing
Near miss between a train and a level crossing user at Dock Lane, 14 June 2016.AAIB investigation to Aero AT-3 R100, G-SACY
Aircraft overturned during an emergency landing in a field, near Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield, Yorkshire, 4 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Airbus A320-214, G-EZWX
Loss of automatic stabiliser trim, in-flight from Heraklion to London Gatwick, 27 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Auster 5 Alpha, G-APAF
Engine failure during final approach, Netheravon Airfield, Wiltshire, 30 September 2016.AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-ECOF
APU exhaust duct liner failure, resulting in smoke emanating from rear of aircraft, Belfast City Airport, 30 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Eurofox 912(LS), G-ODGC
Right landing gear attachment bolt failure, Eyres Field, Wareham, Dorset, 15 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-CGVG
Left main landing gear leg collapse whilst taxiing, Hunsdon Airfield, Hertfordshire, 8 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Flylight Dragonlite Fox, G-CIEK
Loss of power after takeoff, Moor Farm, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, 6 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Isaacs Fury II, G-BEER
Control difficulties after in-flight leading edge failure, 4 nm north of Billericay, Essex, 14 December 2016.AAIB investigation to Jodel DR1050 Ambassadeur, G-BKDX
Runway excursion and ground loop after landing, Netherthorpe Airfield, Nottinghamshire, 13 November 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MYMX
Engine failure after takeoff, Insch Airfield, Garioch, Aberdeenshire, 15 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CCOW 5 January 2017
Departed runway and overturned while attempting to take off, Athey's Moor (Longframlington) Airfield, Northumberland, 5 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Piper L18C Super Cub, G-AXLZ
Wake vortex encounter during takeoff, Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, 18 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32R-301T, N551TT
Landing gear retraction during touch-and-go, Blackbushe Airport, Surrey, 16 November 2016.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MT-03, G-MEPU
Pilot incapacitation, Turweston Aerodrome, Buckinghamshire, 28 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Schleicher ASW 27-18E (ASG 29E) glider, G-VLCC
Uncontrolled dive with sustainer engine deployed, Moundsmere, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, 21 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Socata TBM 700N, M-VNTR
Stall and loss of control, Fairoaks Airport, Surrey, 15 October 2016.Report 07/2017: Track workers class investigation
Class investigation into accidents and near misses involving trains and track workers outside possessions.Accidents on board yacht CV21 resulting in loss of 2 lives
Locations: 122 miles west of Porto, Portugal (accident 1) | mid-Pacific (accident 2).Contact made by passenger ferry Uriah Heep with Hythe Pier
Location: Hythe Pier, Southampton, England.Report 06/2017: Fatal accident near David Lane tram stop
Fatal accident near David Lane tram stop on 15 August 2016.Report 05/2017: Near miss between a train and a track worker, Shawford
Near miss between a train and a track worker at Shawford on 24 June 2016.Report 04/2017: Collision at Hockham Road user worked crossing
Collision between a train and tractor at Hockham Road user worked crossing, Thetford on 10 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZMH
Smell of smoke in rear galley, London Gatwick Airport, 31 December 2016AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-131, G-DBCB
Fumes in the cockpit when descending to London Gatwick Airport, 21 October 2016.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 |