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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 BN2A Mk III-2 Trislander, G-RLON
Damage to runway edge light, Alderney Airport, Channel Islands, 10 November 2016AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZY
Birdstrike during takeoff caused engine damage and diversion with overweight landing, Bournemouth Airport, Dorset, 10 January 2017.AAIB investigation to Cyclone AX2000, G-CBGS
Runway excursion, Longside Airfield, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, 9 October 2016.AAIB investigation to DA 40 Diamond Star, G-CBFA
Nose gear leg failed whilst taxiing, Old Warden Aerodrome, Bedfordshire, 16 July 2016.AAIB investigation to Flitzer Z-1S, G-ECVZ
Aircraft struck a ditch during an attempted go-around, Priory Farm, Tibenham, Norfolk, 29 October 2016AAIB investigation to Gemini Flash IIA, G-MVMZ
Wingtip contacted ground during landing roll, Private Airstrip, Mitton, Penkridge, Staffordshire, 23 July 2016.AAIB investigation to HAV Airlander 10, G-PHRG
Hard landing during test flight, Cardington Airfield, Bedfordshire, 24 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB100, G-CEHG
Overturned on landing, Farm Strip, Hardwicke, Hay-on-Wye, 11 November 2016.AAIB investigation to Pioneer 300, G-CEIX
Landing gear did not indicate down and locked and subsequently collapsed, Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, Warwickshire, 6 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior, G-CCZV and Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior III, G-BZBS
Mid-air collision, near Elstree Aerodrome, Hertfordshire, 30 September 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, G-AVSB
Runway excursion resulting in the nose landing gear collapsing, Cumbernauld Airport, North Lanarkshire, 19 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32R-300 Lance, N83VK
Loss of directional control after landing, Stapleford Aerodrome, Essex, 28 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, G-BGCO
Loss of directional control on landing, Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire, 19 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Pitts S-1S Special, G-BXTI
Loss of control on landing, Southerness, Dumfries, 12 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Shadow Series DD, G-MGTW
Propeller failure, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, 24 October 2016.AAIB investigation to Socata TB10 Tobago, G-MRTN
Engine fire and forced landing, near Henstridge Airfield, Somerset, 27 August 2016.AAIB investigation to Vans RV-9A, G-RPRV
Aircraft inverted following nose landing gear collapse after landing, Nympsfield Airfield, Gloucestershire, 23 August 2016.Safety digest 06/2017: Surbiton
Near miss at Surbiton, south-west London, 2 November 2016.Aircraft Accident Report AAR 1/2017 - G-BXFI, 22 August 2015
Crashed onto public road during air display, near Shoreham Airport, 22 August 2015.Man overboard from scallop dredger King Challenger with loss of 1 life
Location: 12 nautical miles south-west of Scalloway, Shetland Islands, Scotland.Safety digest 05/2017: Trinity Lane
Near miss with a pedestrian, Trinity Lane footpath crossing, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, 29 November 2016Safety digest 04/2017: Southampton Eastern Docks
Charter train derailment near Southampton Eastern Docks, 5 November 2016.Interim report 01/2017: Second interim report into a fatal tram accident, Croydon
Second interim report following a fatal accident involving a tram near Sandilands Junction, Croydon, 9 November 2016.Report 03/2017: Trains passed over washed out track at Baildon
Trains passed over washed out track at Baildon, West Yorkshire, 7 June 2016Collision between ro-ro freight ferry Petunia Seaways and historic motor launch Peggotty
Location: River Humber, England.Report 02/2017: Collision at Plymouth station
Collision at Plymouth station on 3 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZFX
Fumes in the cockpit, on approach to London Gatwick Airport, 1 October 2016AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, G-COBO
Pitch control difficulty after departing Manchester Airport in icing conditions, diverted to East Midlands Airport, 4 March 2016AAIB investigation to Cessna F177RG Cardinal RG, G-TOTO
Wheels-up landing, Denham Aerodrome, Buckinghamshire, 14 December 2016AAIB investigation to Colomban MC-15 Cri-Cri, G-CRIK
Both engines stopped on final approach, Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 13 September 2016AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox Mk 2, G-BSUZ
Bounced on landing, porpoised and overturned, Brimpton Airfield, Berkshire, 12 September 2016AAIB investigation to Eurocopter AS350B2 Ecureuil, G-VGMG
Loss of control on landing, Lake Farm, Old Race Course, Bideford, Devon, 11 July 2016AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-OMSA
Hard landing, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Essex, 1 September 2016AAIB investigation to Mainair Blade, G-MYVY
Crashed on landing, Hawksview Airfield, Warrington, 18 September 2016AAIB investigation to Piper PA-22-150 Tri-Pacer, N6830B
Hit obstacle during rollout from forced landing, Wyke Oliver Farm, Weymouth, Dorset, 5 August 2016AAIB investigation to Piper PA-32R-300 Cherokee Lance, G-BDWP
Landed short of the runway, Bagby (Thirsk) Airfield, Yorkshire, 11 September 2016AAIB investigation to P & M Aviation QuikR, G-CHUX
Runway excursion after landing, Hawksview Airfield, Stretton, Cheshire, 1 September 2016AAIB investigation to Quik GT450 Quik, G-CFKJ
Heavy landing, Caernarfon Airport, Gwynedd, 31 August 2016AAIB investigation to Quik GTR, G-CIDG
Loss on control on landing due to wake turbulence, Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent, 11 November 2016AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II, G-FIND
Un-commanded pitch down event, en-route cruise, 25 September 2016AAIB investigation to Robinson R66, N166MG
Heavy landing, private site, Stowe, Buckinghamshire, 15 August 2016AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MTO Sport gyroplane, G-CFVG
Crashed on takeoff, Northrepps (Cromer) Aerodrome, Norfolk, 28 September 2016AAIB investigation to Skyranger 912(2) Skyranger, G-INCE
Loss of control on landing after clipping a tree, Hackford, Wymondham, 26 August 2016AAIB investigation to Westland Scout AH1, G-BYRX
Control restriction, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, 29 December 2015Collision between pure car carrier City of Rotterdam and ro-ro freight ferry Primula Seaways
Location: River Humber, England.Man overboard from ocean rowing boat Toby Wallace with loss of 1 life
Location: North Atlantic Ocean.Safety digest 03/2017: Stowe Hill Tunnel
Collision between a train and an engineering trolley, Stowe Hill Tunnel, 7 December 2016.Safety digest 02/2017: Thorney Marsh Lane
Near miss at Thorney Marsh Lane level crossing, Castle Cary, Somerset, 26 November 2016.Report 01/2017: Occupied wheelchair contacting passing train, Twyford
Occupied wheelchair contacting a passing train at Twyford station, 7 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZFJ
Incorrect takeoff performance calculation, Malaga Airport, Spain, 14 April 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 |