The pilot of a Bell LongRanger experienced a loss of tail rotor effectiveness while conducting weed surveying over the Snowy River, resulting in the helicopter striking a large boulder in the…
The ATSB has provided a substantive update on progress made, and noted several areas of ongoing focus, in its investigation of a floatplane accident off Rottnest Island, WA, with the…
A power bank fire in the overhead locker of a Boeing 737 illustrates the importance of passengers following new airline guidance to keep their lithium battery devices easily accessible.…
The ATSB has published a preliminary report from its ongoing investigation into a forced landing accident involving an R22 helicopter at Bankstown in Sydney’s south-west in October.
Flight tracking data showed a Beech Debonair in a spiralling descent consistent with pilot spatial disorientation while in cloud before the aircraft collided with steep, forested snow-covered…
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A copy of the final report was provided to the ground handling company along with an opportunity to provide comment however no response was received.
The ATSB welcomes the appointment by Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King MP of the appointment of Vice Admiral (ret’d) Russell…