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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 CZAW Sportcruiser, G-OCRZ
Heavy landing, Firs Farm, Newbury, 2 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Enstrom 480, G-IGHH
Wire strike, Aldbury, Hertfordshire, 9 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Europa, G-IKRK
Runway excursion on landing, Laddingford Aerodrome, 11 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Europa, G-JHYS
Runway excursion after landing, Laddingford Aerodrome, 11 July 2015.AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK Eurostar, G-CEDX
Left aileron struck runway during aborted landing, Dunkeswell Airfield, Devon, 29 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Glasair RG, G-TRUK
Wheels up landing, Fairoaks Airport, 3 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Gulfstream G200, EC-KRN
Multiple tyre burst on landing, London Luton Airport, 14 January 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15, G-BZWU
Aircraft rolled over on landing, Maypole Airfield, Kent, 26 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CBYE
Overran the runway, Enstone Airfield, 3 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CWVY
Struck fence attempting a go-around at Old Park Farm Airfield, 25 October 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-16, EI-AEL
Right main landing gear collapse on landing at Enniskillen Airfield, 3 October 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-18-150 (Modified) Super Cub, G-BJCI
Struck a motor vehicle after startup, Milfield Airfield, Northumberland, 17 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-BHXK
Loss of control and impact with high ground, near Loch Etive, Oban, Argyll and Bute, 4 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Practavia Sprite Series 2, G-BCVF
Loss of canopy in flight, near Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, 30 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CDUH
Engine failure and ditching, Cromarty Firth, 10 October 2015.AAIB investigation to Robin DR 400-180, F-GSBM and SAS Wildthing (UAS, registration n/a)
Mid-air collision with a radio-controlled model glider, near Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, 30 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Socata TB21, N377C and Cessna 152, G-WACF
Ground collision, Wycombe Air Park, 9 October 2015.AAIB investigation to Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd. Spitfire T9, D-FMKN
Forced landing following loss of power near Woodchurch, Kent, 7 September 2015.AAIB investigation to YAK-52, G-CDJJ
Struck fence during final approach, North Weald Airfield, Essex, 18 June 2015.AAIB Safety Study - 1/2016
Airworthiness of aircraft registered overseas and resident in the UK.Report 01/2016: Derailment at Washwood Heath West Junction
Derailment of freight train at Washwood Heath West Junction, Birmingham, 23 March 2015.AAIB investigation to Hawker Hunter T7. G-BXFI - Special Bulletin S4/2015
Crashed onto public road during air display, near Shoreham Airport, 22 August 2015 – investigation update.Report 20/2015: Unsafe events at Heathrow Tunnel Junction
Unsafe events at Heathrow Tunnel Junction, 27 and 28 December 2014.AAIB investigation to Aeroprakt A22-L Foxbat, G-PHOX
Aircraft struck livestock on landing, Oldbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, 16 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Airbus A319-111, G-EZDN
Disorientation during a night visual approach, Bristol Airport, 13 May 2015.AAIB investigation to Airbus A321-231, G-ZBAD
Aircraft damaged by tug during pushback, Manchester Airport, 23 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Boeing B75N1 Stearman, N56200
Collision with parked helicopter while taxiing, Goodwood Aerodrome, Sussex, 17 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Cessna 172B Skyhawk, G-ARMR
Nose gear collapse on landing, Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight, 7 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Cessna 172N Skyhawk, G-OSII
Hard landing, Andrewsfield Aerodrome, 20 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Druine D.62A Condor, G-ASEU
Loss of control joining the circuit at Insch Airfield, Aberdeenshire, on 18 April 2015.AAIB investigation to Dynamic WT9 UK, G-NGLS
Left wing struck a fence whilst landing at Hollym Airfield on 25 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Europa, G-OWWW
Loss of control on takeoff at Lydeway Field, on 29 August 2015.AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK Eurostar, G-CHJG
Nose gear collapsed on landing, Bagby Airfield, 7 May 2015.AAIB investigation to Extra EA 300/L, G-KIII
Ground loop during taxi, Swansea Airport, 26 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Flight Design CTSW, G-CGIZ
Stalled on approach, Manchester Barton Aerodrome, 10 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80 Bravo, G-MRSS
Stalled on takeoff at Eshott Airfield on 21 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15-912, G-MDBC
Loss of directional control on landing at Arclid Airfield, Cheshire on 29 June 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quantum 15, G-MZJH
Struck the ground during approach, Drayton Home Farm, Northamptonshire, 19 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CCYJ
Engine power loss during initial climb, Linton Airfield, Kent, 23 May 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus Xl-Q, G-MWPE
Inverted on landing at Sutton Meadows Airfield, 6 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Pegasus XL-R, G-MVDV
Engine failure and forced landing near Otherton Airfield, on 6 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee, G-BCJN
Heavy landing and runway excursion, Cotswolds Airport Gloucestershire, 7 September 2015.AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee, G-AVZR
Runway excursion on takeoff, North Coates Airfield, Lincolnshire, 18 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Pulsar, G-BUDI
Nose landing gear failed, Fairoaks Aerodrome, Surrey, 11 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CEGJ
Loss of directional control on landing, Sywell Aerodrome, 8 April 2015.AAIB investigation to QuikR, G-CFYO
Loss of control during landing, North Weald Airfield, Essex, 21 August 2015.AAIB investigation to Reims Cessna FA152 Aerobat, G-FLIP
Bounced landing followed by nose gear collapse, Rochester Airport, 22 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-CLDS
Crashed during a short-field takeoff, private strip near Hereford, 31 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Streak Shadow, G-WESX
Hard landing, Rhedyn Coch Airfield, 10 July 2015.AAIB investigation to Team Minimax 91, G-MYLB
Engine failure and forced landing, near Bowburn, County Durham on 13 June 2015.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 |