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.

13,026
Total Reports
11,337
AAIB (Air)
1,094
MAIB (Maritime)
595
RAIB (Rail)

Reports by Year

About These Bodies

AAIB Air Accidents Investigation Branch — independent civil aviation accident investigations
MAIB Marine Accident Investigation Branch — shipping and vessel accident investigations
RAIB Rail Accident Investigation Branch — railway accident and incident investigations

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All bodies (13,026) AAIB — Air (11,337) MAIB — Maritime (1,094) RAIB — Rail (595)

Showing 1–50 of 123 reports matching "struck" from AAIB

AAIB investigation to Jodel D112, G-BEZZ Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft struck the ground on go-around, Runway 26R at Barton Aerodrome, Lancashire, 29 April 2025
12 Mar 2026 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Cameron Z-275, G-VBFT Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Balloon struck unseen power lines during landing, Earls Colne, Essex, 10 April 2025
8 Jan 2026 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Grob G109B, G-CHYB Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft pitched down from final approach and struck trees before coming to rest on the A419 near Aston Down Airfield, Gloucestershire, 27 August 2024
17 Jul 2025 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-23-250, G-BKJW Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Struck the ground in a steep descent while on approach to land, 1 nm south-west of Bagby Airfield, North Yorkshire, 6 July 2023
26 Jun 2025 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to CZAW Sportcruiser, G-CZAW Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Locker cover opened during flight, and subsequently the aircraft struck some trees short of Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield, Yorkshire, 17 July 2024
8 May 2025 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Extra EA-200, G-EEEK Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft struck the ground during low level aerobatics, Spanhoe Airfield, Northamptonshire, 13 July 2024
6 Mar 2025 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-140, G-AWBS Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Piper PA-28-140 (G-AWBS), aircraft struck trees on take-off, Near Eddsfield Airfield, East Yorkshire, 18 June 2024
9 Jan 2025 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow II, N747MM Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Piper PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow II (N747MM), downdraught during final, left landing gear struck a dry stone wall at Oxenhope, West Yorkshire and subsequent landing at Tatenhill, Staffordshire, 19 September 2024
9 Jan 2025 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Eurofox 912(S), G-CIEF Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Eurofox 912(S) (G-CIEF), aircraft struck ground, approx 1 mile to the east of Darlton Airfield, near Retford, Nottinghamshire, 26 July 2023
21 Nov 2024 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Boeing A75, G-PTBA Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Boeing A75 (G-PTBA), aircraft struck runway edge marker whilst landing, Lundy Island Airstrip, Devon, 4 August 2024
14 Nov 2024 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Exodus Deltajet 500 Stingray, G-CMMW Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Exodus Deltajet 500 Stingray (G-CMMW), stalled on approach and struck the airfield boundary fence, St Michael's Airfield, Lancashire, 1 May 2024
14 Nov 2024 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Magic Cyclone, G-KEVA Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Magic Cyclone (G-KEVA), aircraft accelerated and struck a wire fence, Glassonby Airfield, Penrith, Cumbria, 16 August 2023
12 Sep 2024 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Cavalon, G-CLDV Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Rotorsport UK Cavalon (G-CLDV), struck trees during a go-around, field near Breedon Holt, Norfolk, 16 January 2024
8 Aug 2024 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Aerosport Scamp, G-BOOW Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aerosport Scamp (G-BOOW), aircraft struck trees following loss of power, Near RAF Mona, Anglesey, 10 February 2024
13 Jun 2024 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to amateur-built balloon (DB-6R), G-CMFS Air Accidents Investigation Branch
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
23 May 2024 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to AW139, 5N-BOX Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AW139 (5N-BOX), main rotor struck a lamp post, Norwich Airport, 13 November 2023
9 May 2024 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to AW109SP, G-RAYN Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AW109SP (G-RAYN), helicopter struck trees during night departure from an unlit field landing site, Nantclwyd Lodge, near Llanelidan, Denbighshire, 1 November 2022
18 Apr 2024 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Slingsby Swallow T45, BYJ Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Loss of control and struck sloping ground at Bishop Hill, near Portmoak Airfield, Kinross, 7 November 2023
8 Feb 2024 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Cessna 210M, G-TOTN Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft struck terrain, Bradda Head, near Port Erin, Isle of Man, 17 July 2023.
7 Dec 2023 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Pegasus Quik, G-CCPC (010622) Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft took off inadvertently and struck the ground shortly afterwards , East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, 1 June 2022.
7 Dec 2023 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to EAA Biplane, G-BPUA Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Struck a crop after a bounced landing, Great Oakley Airfield, Harwich, Essex, 3 June 2023.
14 Sep 2023 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to DJI Inspire 2, (UAS registration n/a) 190722 Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Actor struck by UA propeller blades during filming, Morlais Quarry, Mid Glamorgan, 19 July 2022.
9 Mar 2023 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Grob G103 Twin Astir II, G-CKRH Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Struck the ground following an abandoned winch launch, Seighford Airfield, Staffordshire, 15 October 2022.
9 Mar 2023 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to AS-350, D-HKMB Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Underslung load struck electricity pylon, Auchmacoy, Aberdeenshire, 17 September 2022.
9 Feb 2023 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Cessna A185F Skywagon, G-SAUO Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft struck trees during go-around, Luxters Farm Airstrip, Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, 30 August 2022.
10 Nov 2022 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to EV-97 Teameurostar UK, G-CFNW Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Struck roadside hedge while taking off, A6105, 3 km East of Duns, Scottish Borders, 5 March 2022.
13 Oct 2022 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-180, G-AVBT Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Piper PA-28-180 (G-AVBT), struck hedge in undershoot during approach, Mid Wales Airport, Welshpool, Powys, 9 July 2021.
10 Mar 2022 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to DJI Inspire 2, (UAS registration N/A) Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Unexplained loss of control and struck the top of a tower structure, Brighton, East Sussex, 20 July 2021.
13 Jan 2022 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Corby CJ-1 Starlet, G-CBHP Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Struck wall during landing, Bluebutts Farm, Slaidburn, Lancashire, 2 July 2021.
11 Nov 2021 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Nicollier HN 700 Menestrel II, G-MINS Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft tipped onto its nose in soft ground and propeller struck ground, Bedlands Gate Airfield, Cumbria, 30 March 2021.
8 Jul 2021 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, G-BTRY Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Struck gravel pile during final approach, Enstone Airfield, Oxfordshire, 13 September 2020.
13 May 2021 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Schleicher ASH 25 E, G-CFST Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Glider struck treetops while trying to land out, London Road, Cheltenham, Gloucester-shire, 26 August 2020.
29 Apr 2021 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Ikarus C42 FB80, G-CFHP Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft struck airstrip perimeter fence during a practise forced landing, Porthtowan, Cornwall, 13 September 2020.
11 Mar 2021 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to DJI Inspire 2, (UAS, registration n/a) 290620 Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Experienced an uncontrolled descent and struck a parked car, 29 June 2020.
12 Nov 2020 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB Report: DH-82A Tiger Moth, N54556 Air Accidents Investigation Branch
A DH-82A Tiger Moth (N54556) rolled into a steeply banked turn and struck the ground in a steep nose-down attitude near Hythe, Kent, 21 July 2019.
16 Jul 2020 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Antonov AN12, UR-CKL Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft struck lighting stand during taxi, Liverpool Airport, 30 September 2019.
9 Jul 2020 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Aeroprakt A22-LS Foxbat Supersport 600, G-CHSY Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft stalled and struck the ground shortly after taking off, Otherton Hall Farm, Staffordshire, 16 July 2019.
14 May 2020 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to AW109SP, G-VIVE Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft struck power lines during final approach, Robins Farm, Chiddingfold, Surrey, 04 November 2019.
14 May 2020 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Boeing 777-200, AP-BGZ Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft taxied prematurely and struck towbar, Birmingham Airport, 22 August 2019.
14 May 2020 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Learjet 31, N127VL and Cessna T206H, N35014 Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Winglet struck tail of parked aircraft, Terrance B Lettsome Airport, British Virgin Islands, 4 January 2020.
14 May 2020 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Quik GT450, G-CFKJ Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Struck overhead power cables during a forced landing, approximately two miles north-east of Caernarfon Airport, Gwynedd, 2 December 2019.
14 May 2020 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, G-CKWB Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft tail cone struck blast screen during pushback, London Gatwick Airport, 12 August 2019.
12 Mar 2020 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to DHC-1 Chipmunk 22, G-BXHF 4 March 2019 Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Propeller struck pilot during engine priming, Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey, 4 March 2019.
14 Nov 2019 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to DJI Phantom (UAS, registration n/a) Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Struck trees during aerial survey, Generals Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, 25 April 2019.
14 Nov 2019 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Luscombe 8A Silvaire, G-AKVP Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Struck the top of a tree on takeoff, Baxterley Aerodrome, Warwickshire, 19 April 2019.
14 Nov 2019 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to AS350B2 Ecureuil, G-PLMH Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Loss of control and impact with water after underslung load struck tail rotor, Loch Scadavay, North Uist, Western Isles, 13 June 2018.
18 Jul 2019 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to MCR-01 ULC Banbi, G-HARD Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Aircraft struck the ground to the north of the runway during a go-around, Eshott Airfield, Northumberland, 18 October 2018.
13 Jun 2019 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK Calidus, G-CGOT Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Rotor blades struck the ground during takeoff, Leicester Airport, Leicestershire, 12 February 2019.
13 Jun 2019 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to Cameron Z-350 Hot Air Balloon, G-CERC Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Struck a powerline on approach to land, near Wick, Bath, 15 September 2018.
9 May 2019 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch
AAIB investigation to DJI Matrice 100, UAS, registration n/a Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Struck overhanging branches, in a drainage system near Clough Road, Hull, 4 February 2019.
9 May 2019 · Air Accidents Investigation Branch