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Transport Safety Investigations
13,057 reports
11,352 AAIB (air)
1,103 MAIB (marine)
602 RAIB (rail)
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.
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 |
Common topics (last 2 years)
Reports
8 Aug 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 777-236, G-YMMG
Boeing 777-236 (G-YMMG), fairing found missing after landing, London Gatwick Airport, 9 March 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 Aug 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Cavalon, G-CLDV
Rotorsport UK Cavalon (G-CLDV), struck trees during a go-around, field near Breedon Holt, Norfolk, 16 January 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
1 Aug 2024
MAIB
Capsize and sinking of fishing vessel Angelena
Location: south-east of Exmouth, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
25 Jul 2024
MAIB
Grounding and subsequent loss of commercial swim event support vessel Channel Queen
Location: near the Needles lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
24 Jul 2024
RAIB
Safety digest 06/2024: Kings Langley
Collision between a train and an object left on the track at Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, 25 April 2024.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
18 Jul 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 767-332(ER), N197DN
Boeing 767-332(ER), N197DN, contained engine failure leading to a fuel leak, Prestwick Airport, 10 February 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
18 Jul 2024
MAIB
Contact with Oikos Jetty 2 by chemical tanker Ali Ka
Location: Oikos Jetty 2, Canvey Island, River Thames, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
11 Jul 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Europa XS Monowheel, G-BYIK
Europa XS Monowheel (G-BYIK), stall during a go-around, Full Sutton Airfield, Yorkshire, 16 March 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Jul 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Slingsby T.21B, WB 924
Slingsby T.21B (WB 924), mid-air collision with an unmanned aircraft, Dunstable Airfield, Bedfordshire, 7 October 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Jul 2024
RAIB
Report 08/2024: Member of staff struck by a train at St Philips Marsh depot
Member of staff struck by a train at St Philips Marsh depot, Bristol, 26 September 2023.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
1 Jul 2024
RAIB
Report 07/2024: Unsafe movement of a train at Styal station
Unsafe movement of a train at Styal station, 3 May 2023.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
27 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Grumman FM2, Wildcat, G-KINL
Grumman FM2, Wildcat (G-KINL), aircraft nosed over on to its back on landing, Heveningham Hall, Suffolk, 6 July 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
27 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180, G-AYUH
Piper PA-28-180 (G-AYUH), aircraft departed controlled flight after entry into cloud, Stanley Hall, near Halstead, Essex, 21 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
27 Jun 2024
RAIB
Report 06/2024: Trap and drag accidents at Archway and Chalk Farm stations
Trap and drag accidents at Archway and Chalk Farm stations, 18 February and 20 April 2023.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
27 Jun 2024
MAIB
Safety warning issued following contact between a diving support boat and a recreational diver with loss of 1 life
This bulletin urges boat operators to keep an effective lookout at all times when a vessel is underway, and stresses the importance of maintaining detailed and frequent communications with other …
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
20 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Jabiru UL-450, G-CDFK
Jabiru UL-450 (G-CDFK), loss of power shortly after takeoff with subsequent stall and spin, Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster, Essex, 4 April 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
20 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Spitfire Mk 26B, G-CLHJ
Spitfire Mk 26B (G-CLHJ), loss of control, Enstone, Oxfordshire, 22 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
20 Jun 2024
MAIB
Flooding, capsize and sinking of stern trawler Piedras
Location: approximately 78 nautical miles south-west of Mizen Head, Ireland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
19 Jun 2024
RAIB
Safety digest 05/2024: Euxton Junction
Near miss with track worker at Euxton Junction, Lancashire, 14 March 2024.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
17 Jun 2024
RAIB
Report 05/2024: Signal passed at danger at Stafford Trent Valley Junction No. 1
Signal passed at danger at Stafford Trent Valley Junction No. 1, 22 August 2023.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
13 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Aerosport Scamp, G-BOOW
Aerosport Scamp (G-BOOW), aircraft struck trees following loss of power, Near RAF Mona, Anglesey, 10 February 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AW169, G-KSSC
AW169 (G-KSSC), helicopter downwash moved cricket pitch ground cover causing injury to one person, Bearsted Common, Maidstone, 11 October 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter, VP-FBC
De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter (VP-FBC), collision with obstacle on takeoff, Mount Lymburner, Antarctica, 23 January 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Extra EA 300/L, G-OLAD
Extra EA 300/L (G-OLAD), landing gear mainwheel assemblies detached on landing, Northrepps Aerodrome, Norfolk, 17 January 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jun 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to UAS Prion Mk3, (UAS registration n/a)
UAS Prion Mk3, flyaway following loss of electrical power, West Wales Airfield, 6 March 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
13 Jun 2024
MAIB
Collision between fishing vessel Kirkella and pusher tug Shovette
Location: King George Dock, Hull, England.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
30 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Schleicher ASW 24, G-CHBB
Schleicher ASW 24 (G-CHBB), loss of control during failed aerotow, Dunstable Airfield, Bedfordshire, 16 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
30 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB Special Bulletin S1/2024: Boeing 737-8K5, G-FDZS
A Special Bulletin concerning the failure of the auto throttle on a Boeing 737-8K5 (G-FDZS), on takeoff from Bristol Airport, 4 March 2024
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
29 May 2024
RAIB
Safety digest 04/2024: Braybrooke
Track worker struck by a road-rail vehicle at Braybrooke, 6 February 2024.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
23 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to amateur-built balloon (DB-6R), G-CMFS
Amateur-built balloon (DB-6R), G-CMFS, balloon envelope collapsed in-flight, fell from height and struck the ground, Ombersley Court, Worcestershire, 25 June 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
22 May 2024
MAIB
Grounding of roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Alfred
Location: east coast of Swona Island, Pentland Firth, Scotland.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
16 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-202, G-NPTF
ATR 72-202 (G-NPTF), significant electrical malfunction during CAT II approach, East Midlands Airport, 17 January 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
16 May 2024
RAIB
Report 04/2024: Runaway wagon at Kineton
Runaway wagon at Kineton, Warwickshire, 25 May 2023.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
9 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to ATR 72-212 A, G-CMMT
ATR 72-212 A (G-CMMT), Aircraft damaged after contacting the runway during a second landing attempt in gusty weather, Belfast City Airport, 30 December 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AW139, 5N-BOX
AW139 (5N-BOX), main rotor struck a lamp post, Norwich Airport, 13 November 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Boeing 737-4K5, G-JMCZ
Boeing 737-4K5 (G-JMCZ), Electrical contactor failure with fumes and fire, Belfast International Airport, Stand 9, 18 October 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
9 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150, G-CLYI
Piper PA-18-150 (G-CLYI), abnormal runway contact, Sleap Aerodrome, Shropshire, 13 May 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
8 May 2024
RAIB
Report 03/2024: Uncontrolled evacuation of a partially platformed train at Clapham Common London Underground station
Uncontrolled evacuation of a partially platformed train at Clapham Common London Underground station, 5 May 2023.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
2 May 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to VA-1X, G-EVTL
VA-1X (G-EVTL), ground impact following propeller blade release, Cotswold Airport (Kemble), Gloucestershire, 9 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
25 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Ventus-2CT, G-KADS / E1 Antares, G-CLXG
Ventus-2CT (G-KADS) and E1 Antares (G-CLXG), Midair collision, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, 17 August 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
25 Apr 2024
MAIB
Loss of control of powerboat Awesome with loss of 2 lives
Location: near Little Thatch Island, British Virgin Islands.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
24 Apr 2024
RAIB
Safety digest 03/2024: Nottingham
Near miss near Nottingham station, 1 January 2024.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
18 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Airbus A321-253NX, G-OATW
Airbus A321-253NX (G-OATW), In-flight turnback after loss of a cabin window, London Stansted Airport, 4 October 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
18 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AW109SP, G-RAYN
AW109SP (G-RAYN), helicopter struck trees during night departure from an unlit field landing site, Nantclwyd Lodge, near Llanelidan, Denbighshire, 1 November 2022
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
17 Apr 2024
RAIB
Safety digest 02/2024: Highdyke
Train damaged by collision with an object at Highdyke, Lincolnshire, 19 December 2023.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to AS355F1, G-BOSN
Cabin doors opened in flight, Gunnersbury Park, London, 4 October 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Cessna 120, G-BRUN
Attempted go-around and loss of control, Kitty Hawk Farm Strip, Sussex, 15 September 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Denney Kitfox MK2, G-BUKP
Forced landing due to fuel exhaustion near Old Buckenham Airfield, Norwich, 3 September 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to Flylight Nine, G-CMRF
Rigging failure leading to aircraft damage during landing, Darley Moor Airfield, Derbyshire, 17 November 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
11 Apr 2024
AAIB
AAIB investigation to RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-CDJN
Forced landing in canal after takeoff, Great Heck, North Yorkshire, 15 September 2023
Air Accidents Investigation Branch