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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
Grounding of general cargo ship Vectis Eagle
Location: Gijon, Spain.Grounding of general cargo vessel Antari
Location: Near Larne, Northern Ireland.Grounding of general cargo vessel Arklow Racer
Location: Entrance to the Port of Fowey, England.Grounding of general cargo vessel Arklow Sand
Location: Long Sand bank in the Wash, near Boston, Lincolnshire, England.Grounding of general cargo vessel Carrier
Location: Raynes Jetty, Llanddulas, Wales.Grounding of general cargo vessel Celtica Hav on gas pipeline
Location: River Tay, Scotland.Grounding of general cargo vessel CFL Performer
Location: Haisborough Sand off Norfolk, England.Grounding of general cargo vessel Danio
Location: Off Longstone, Farne Islands, England.Grounding of general cargo vessel Douwent
Location: Haisborough Sand off Norfolk, England.Grounding of general cargo vessel Emsland
Location: Departing the Port of Montrose, Scotland.Grounding of general cargo vessel Fingal
Location: Sanda Island, south of the Mull of Kintyre, Scotland.Grounding of general cargo vessel Fri Ocean
Location: 2½ miles south of Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland.Grounding of general cargo vessel Hohebank
Location: The approaches to Varberg, Sweden.Grounding of general cargo vessel Jackie Moon
Location: Off Dunoon Breakwater in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland.Grounding of general cargo vessel Lagik resulting in total constructive loss of the vessel
Location: Port Sutton Bridge, River Nene, England.Grounding of general cargo vessel Lerrix
Location: Off the coast of Denmark.Grounding of general cargo vessel Lerrix
Location: Off the Darß peninsular, Baltic Sea, Germany.Grounding of general cargo vessel Lysblink Seaways
Location: near Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan peninsula, West Scotland.Grounding of general cargo vessel Midland 2
Location: Approaches to Plymouth, England.Grounding of general cargo vessel Nova
Location: Approaches to Rye Harbour, England.Grounding of general cargo vessel Sunna
Location: Island of Swona, Orkney, Scotland.Grounding of liquefied gas carrier Navigator Scorpio
Location: Haisborough Sand off Norfolk, EnglandGrounding of live fish carrier Aqua-Boy
Location: Ardtornish Point, Sound of Mull, Scotland.Grounding of live fish carrier Ronja Skye
Location: Western shores of Morvern, Scotland.Grounding of luxury motor yacht Land's End resulting in the vessel sinking
Location: On the St Joseph Reef off the west coast of Corsica.Grounding of motor pleasure yacht Choice
Location: Blyth Sands, River Thames-Sea Reach, England.Grounding of oil/chemical tanker Ovit
Location: Varne Bank in the Dover Strait off the south east coast of England.Grounding of oil products tanker British Enterprise
Location: Ahirkapi Anchorage Area, Port of Istanbul, Turkey.Grounding of oil tanker Borga
Location: Milford Haven, WalesGrounding of oil tanker Crescent Connemara
Location: Near Skye bridge, Scotland.Grounding of oil tanker Sea Empress and the subsequent salvage operation
Location: In the approaches to Milford Haven, Wales.Grounding of paddle steamer/passenger vessel Waverley
Location: Departing Girvan Harbour, Scotland.Grounding of paddle steamer/passenger vessel Waverley on reef
Location: South of Sanda Island off the west coast of Scotland.Grounding of pair seiner Courageous III
Location: Peterhead Bay, Scotland.Grounding of pallet carrier Lysfoss
Location: Northern entrance to the Sound of Mull, Scotland.Grounding of passenger catamaran Trident VI
Location: Near Herm Island, Guernsey, Channel Islands.Grounding of passenger cruise ship Albatros
Location: Off Saint Mary's Sound, Isle of Scilly.Grounding of passenger cruise ship Queen Elizabeth 2
Location: Stanswood Bay off the south coast of England.Grounding of passenger cruise ship Queen Elizabeth 2 on uncharted rocks
Location: South of Cuttyhunk Island, United States of America.Grounding of passenger ro-ro ferry Stena Challenger
Location: Blériot-Plage, Calais, France.Grounding of passenger vessel Balmoral
Location: Dagger Reef off the Gower Peninsula, Wales.Grounding of passenger vessel Balmoral
Location: Entrance to the Port of Swansea, Wales.Grounding of potter Niamh Aine
Location: Lough Swilly, Republic of Ireland.Grounding of powerboat Sea Snake with 3 people injured and loss of 3 lives
Location: Near the entrance to Tarbert Harbour, Loch Fyne, Scotland.Grounding of prawn trawler Bountiful
Location: Scart Rock, off Lady Isle, near Troon, Scotland.Grounding of prawn trawler Oceana
Location: Mill Rock, off Troon, Scotland.Grounding of product tanker Blackfriars
Location: Eileanan Dubha Island, off the Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland.Grounding of product tanker Stolt Tern
Location: Off Holyhead, Wales.Grounding of rigid inflatable boat Sooty with loss of 1 life
Location: Calve Island, Isle of Mull, Scotland.Grounding of rigid inflatable boat Wizard with 3 people injured
Location: Isles of Scilly.Reports by year
Read the chart values
| 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 |