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AI transparency statement
The Digital Transformation Agency's Policy for the responsible use of AI in government sets out the Australian Government approach to embrace the opportunities of AI and provide for safe and responsible use of AI in the Australian Public Service.  The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) adheres to this policy supporting its principles under the "enable, engage, and evolve" framework. We will be transparent in our internal use of AI technology as we explore, evaluate and adopt AI technology to benefit our work and our…
Adelaide level crossing near miss highlights importance of rigorous inspection and testing during signal works
A late addition to a signal team’s daily work plan, unnecessary complexity, and insufficient inspection and testing contributed to a freight train travelling through a busy Adelaide level…
Flight below glideslope highlights importance of effective monitoring in multi-crew environments
A Fairchild Metro aircraft was flown below the glideslope during an approach into Brisbane when the pilot flying transitioned to a visual approach despite briefing and receiving clearance…
Loss of control during a marine pilot transfer involving Agusta A109E, VH-XUM, and bulk carrier Star Coral, about 153 km north-east of Whitehaven Bay, Queensland on 25 February 2025
Blossom Banks, A109E, 11684, Helicopter, VH-XUM, Part 138 Aerial work operations, Substantial, Agusta, S.p.A, Construzioni Aeronautiche
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Port of Hay Point, Star Coral, Bulk carrier, Bahamas, 9477854, Nil
AO-2025-009
Incorrect configuration involving Embraer 190LR, VH-A2T, near Olympic Dam Airport, South Australia, on 4 February 2025
Adelaide Airport, Olympic Dam Airport, 190LR, 19000179, Jet, VH-A2T, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Embraer S.A., Alliance Airlines
AO-2025-010
ATSB releases Rottnest Island floatplane accident preliminary report
Pilot assessment of sea and weather conditions, operator risk controls, and assessment and approval for floatplane operations are among a range of factors the ATSB will consider as it…
Misinterpretation of aids to navigation contributed to a pilot launch grounding in Port Phillip Heads
Following the grounding of one of its pilot transfer launches in Port Phillip Heads, a Port of Melbourne pilotage services provider has developed additional operational guidance on the use of…
Runway excursion involving Bombardier DHC-8-315, VH-TQM, at Mildura Airport, Victoria, on 25 February 2025
Mildura Airport, Victoria, Melbourne Airport, Victoria, DHC-8-315, 604, Turboprop, VH-TQM, Part 121 Air transport operations - larger aeroplanes, Minor, Bombardier Inc, Eastern Australia Airlines Pty. Limited
AO-2025-008
Seat falling from helicopter involving a Bell 206L-1, 15 km west of Mitchell Plateau, Western Australia, on 27 August 2024
AB-2024-037
Ferry flight ditching inevitable after engine failure due to aircraft weight and propeller feathering issues
The ditching of a twin-engine Cessna 53 km off the coast of Queensland after one of its engines failed was inevitable due to the weight of the aircraft and the failed engine’s propeller not…