Investigation number
AS-2025-001
Report status
Pending
Investigation type
Safety Issue Investigation
Investigation status
Active
The ATSB is conducting a safety study into survivability aspects of accidents involving powered fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
The initial scope is to review available evidence for all accidents and for incidents involving injuries, over the period 2015-24 (the study period may be expanded depending on data), including but not limited to:
- occupant injuries and mechanism of injury
- aircraft damage description
- impact attitude and velocities
- survivable space
- restraints fitted and worn
- medical information
- post-accident aspects.
The ATSB is planning to produce multiple reports into these different aspects of survivability.
Should any safety critical information be discovered at any time during the study, the ATSB will immediately notify operators and regulators so appropriate and timely safety action can be taken.