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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 Dassault Falcon 20D, G-FRAR
Target-tow cable became lodged in the horizontal tailplane during target towing, over Lyme Bay, 21 September 2015.AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-JECR
Suspected rapid decompression and emergency descent, en route Birmingham to Aberdeen on 3 February 2016.AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK, G-CEHL
Stalled on takeoff at Gloucester Airport 14 February 2016.AAIB investigation to Grumman AA-5 Traveller, G-BASH and Cessna 172N Skyhawk, G-BRBI
Ground collision Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 2 February 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cadet, G-BPJS
Loss of directional control on landing, Fairoaks Airport, 23 February 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior III, G-EHAZ
Runway excursion, Breighton Aerodrome, North Yorkshire, 1 April 2016.AAIB investigation to Putzer Elster B, G-APVF
Hard landing, Top Farm Airfield, Cambridgeshire, 27 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna F152, G-BFEK
Tipped over possibly due a combination of wind and helicopter downwash, Gloucestershire Airport, 2 February 2016.AAIB investigation to Sikorsky S-92A, G-VINL
Landed on the incorrect oil rig, Golden Eagle Complex, North Sea, 22 August 2014.AAIB investigation to Skyranger 582(1), G-CCDW
Crashed following a go-around, Old Warden Aerodrome, Bedfordshire, 11 February 2016.AAIB investigation to Stewart S-51D Mustang, G-CGOI
Loss of control on takeoff, Benwick, Cambridgeshire, 2 August 2015.Collapse of crane on workboat Carol Anne with loss of 1 life
Location: Loch Spelve, Isle of Mull, Scotland.Report 10/2016: Derailment near Angerstein Junction
Derailment of freight train near Angerstein Junction, south east London, 3 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Alpi (Cavaciuti) Pioneer 400, G-CGVO
Collided with terrain while approaching Popham Airfield, Hampshire, 3 January 2015.AAIB investigation to Gulfstream III (G-1159A), N103CD
Attempted takeoff using runway edge lights as the centreline reference, Biggin Hill Airport, 24 November 2014.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZAA
Incorrect takeoff performance data calculated, Belfast Aldergrove Airport, 25 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZIV
Incorrect takeoff performance calculation, Lisbon Airport, Portugal, 16 October 2015.AAIB investigation to British Aerospace 146-200, D-AMGL
Fatigue fracture of shock-absorber bolt, London City Airport, 16 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Cessna 182H Skylane, G-PUGS
Nose leg collapsed during landing, Stoke Golding Airfield, Leicestershire, 19 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Cessna F172M Skyhawk, G-BEZR
Loss of control after landing, Bembridge Airport, Isle of Wight, 16 February 2016.AAIB investigation to DA20-A1 Katana, G-BXPD
Runway excursion during touch-and-go, excessive rudder input, Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey, 26 February 2016.AAIB investigation to DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-FLBA and Cessna 210M, G-TOTN
Go-around in proximity to Dash 8 at East Midlands Airport, 12 November 2015.AAIB investigation to Folland Gnat T Mk 1, G-TIMM
Loss of control and impact with terrain during a flying display, Oulton Park, 1 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cherokee Warrior III, G-CEXO
Engine fire on start-up at Durham Tees Valley Airport on 31 January 2016.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-181 Cherokee Archer II, G-BRUD
Propeller ground strike whilst taxiing at Blackpool Airport on 20 December 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-E23-250 Aztec, G-LIZZ
Runway excursion after landing, St Mary's Airport, Isles of Scilly, 20 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Quik GTR, G-GTRX
Aircraft left runway, Broadmeadow Farm, Herefordshire, 22 November 2015.AAIB investigation to Robin DR400/180 Regent, G-CGGO
Loss of control during takeoff, Croft Marsh Airfield, Lincolnshire, 13 December 2015.AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-EFON
Tail rotor struck ground during lift off at Retford Gamston Airport, on 25 February 2016.AAIB investigation to Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus T, G-SAXT
‘Turbo’ propeller blade detached near Droxford, Hampshire, on 6 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Socata TB20 Trinidad GT, G-SCIP
Emergency landing when nose landing gear failed to extend at Sleap Airfield on 21 January 2016.Girting and capsize of mooring launch Asterix
Location: Fawley Marine Terminal, Southampton, UKReport 09/2016: Runaway and collision at Bryn station, Wigan
Runaway and collision at Bryn station, Wigan, 27 November 2014.Report 08/2016: Dangerous occurrence at Wootton Bassett Junction
Signal passed at danger (SPAD) on the approach to Wootton Bassett Junction, Wiltshire, 7 March 2015Report ET2016: Fire on board a freight shuttle in the Channel Tunnel
Fire on Eurotunnel freight shuttle 7340, 17 January 2015Drowning in a swimming pool on the passenger cruise ship Pacific Dawn with loss of 1 life
Location: Coral Sea, South Pacific Ocean.Report 07/2016: Collision between train and tractor at Oakwood Farm User Worked Crossing
Collision between a train and a tractor at Oakwood Farm User Worked Crossing, Knaresborough, 14 May 2015.Capsize and sinking of cement carrier Cemfjord with loss of 8 lives
Location: The Pentland Firth, Scotland.AAIB investigation to Agusta Bell 206B Jet Ranger III, G-OMDR
Loss of control in flight, near Gamston Airport, 27 June 2014.AAIB investigation to ARV1 Super 2, G-BPMX
Engine failure, Lodge Farm, Gainsborough, 22 November 2015.AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, EI-REM
Aircraft rear fuselage touched runway on landing, Ronaldsway, (Isle of Man) Airport, 22 December 2015AAIB investigation to Auster J1N Alpha, G-AHSS
Runway excursion after landing, Great Massingham, 27 June 2015.AAIB investigation to BAe Avro RJ85, EI-RJH
Landing with low fuel quantity, Belfast International Airport, 12 November 2015AAIB investigation to Cessna Citation CJ2, D-ISJP
Misidentification of landing airfield, Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire, 27 March 2015AAIB investigation to EC135 T1, G-NWPS
Metal object ingested into fenestron tail rotor while landing, Bilsdale, North Yorkshire, 25 November 2015.AAIB investigation to Glos-Airtourer Series 115 Airtourer, G-AZRP
Engine failure and stall at low height during forced landing, Cathedine, Powys, 19 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CEDR
Loss of control during takeoff, Newtownards Airport, Northern Ireland, 7 April 2015.AAIB investigation to MCR-01 Club, G-DGHI
Runway excursion after landing, Fridd Farm, Kent, 20 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Cadet, G-CEZO
Engine fire on the ground, Fairoaks, 19 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, G-EEJE
Emergency landing with main gears retracted at Fadmoor Airfield on 1 January 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 |